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What to look out for in the inspiring new take on the Queen’s House’s displays in 2026
Sea Empress oil spill – 30 years on
Explore the legacy of the Sea Empress oil spill, and meet the people working to prevent disaster at sea today
'Observing the Universe reveals how small yet precious we are'
An accident led Takanobu Kurosaki to rediscover life’s beauty and fall in love with astrophotography. Explore his image shortlisted in ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025
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How did Nelson's Navy care for injured and aged sailors?
The Royal Navy developed some of Britain’s earliest welfare schemes in order to look after disabled and aged seamen.
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Ian Fleming, a Spy and the smuggled Christmas Tree
What links Bond author Ian Fleming, a Norwegian spy on 'a night out in town' and a smuggled Christmas tree?
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Caird Library and Archive Access Policy
This policy covers our approach to accessibility, gives details of access arrangements to the Archive and Library collections and describes the Caird Library’s services and facilities.
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What is a mermaid?
Tales of mermaids date back to the first written accounts of humanity, but how much do we know about the mythical sea creatures?
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
This policy statement relates to the health, safety and well-being of our employees, visitors and all individuals associated with the National Maritime Museum
Museum policies
In this section you can find links to policies and procedures governing every aspect of our work at Royal Museums Greenwich
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The arrival of the Bermuda floating dock, July 1869
Papers relating to Rear-Admiral James Francis Ballard Wainwright (1820-1872) shed light on a notable event at Bermuda 150 years ago
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