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Windrush and beyond
From films to installations, discover a range of creative pieces at Royal Museums Greenwich inspired by this historical event
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The pirate hunter's cup
What does a carved coconut shell have to do with one of the most deadly pirates in history?
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Shipyard Spotlight: hiding in plain sight
This month we explore Shipyard Spotlight, a short-lived wartime government publication recently discovered in the collections of the Caird Library and Archive. It offers researchers a fascinating glimpse into the changing social attitudes of the time.
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Reviewing the fleet
Material from the printed and manuscript collections of the Caird Library and Archive offers a window to the grand naval spectacles of the past
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A gruesome mutiny through the eyes of a witness
This Caird Library and Archive blog looks at the naval career of David O’Brien Casey and how he bore witness to one of the most horrific mutinies of the 18th century
List of current school sessions
An at-a-glance list of all bookable onsite and digital school sessions at Royal Museums Greenwich
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Battle of Trafalgar background
Find out what led up to the British attack on the Franco-Spanish fleet - and how Nelson laid the plans for victory
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Pioneering Paddle Steamers
The Caird Library's display case has a new display featuring items which tell the story of early steam vessels.
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