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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: James Woodend, 2014
Discover the story behind the winning image from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 6
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Seafarers Hospital Society – 200 years of pioneering care for seafarers’ wellbeing and mental health
Seafaring has always been a physically and mentally demanding role. To mark Day of the Seafarer we have invited the Seafarers Hospital Society to share about their role in promoting seafarer welfare during the last 200 years.
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: Mark Gee, 2013
Discover the story behind the winning image from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 5
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: Martin Pugh, 2012
Discover the story behind the winning image from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 4
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: Damian Peach, 2011
Discover the story behind the winning image from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 3
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: Tom Lowe, 2010
Discover the story behind the winning image from Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2
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Astronomy Photographer of the Year past winners: Martin Pugh, 2009
Discover the story behind the very first winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year
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HMS NHS: The Nautical Health Service - a transcription project
Get your sea legs ready! Join us on an historical journey into the medical side of seafaring...
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Lord Nelson, smallpox and the question of vaccination
A letter from Admiral Lord Nelson to his lover Emma Hamilton written soon after the birth of their daughter sheds light on early attitudes to vaccination.
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How to tie a bowline knot
Put your sailor skills to the test and learn to knot a bowline!