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Ready Steady Sail!
Join us for a day of ocean fun with crafting, storytelling and through an interactive walkabout performance to bring our new Ocean Map to life!
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Henry VII | Where was he born and how did he die?
Henry VII is known for being the first Tudor King, and for being the father of King Henry VIII. A shrewd king, he gathered huge wealth for the Crown
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Women at Royal Observatory Greenwich
Discover the women who worked in and around the Royal Observatory, facing barriers and prejudice due to their gender
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The Queen's House Curator Tour: The Art of Naval Portraiture
Join Dr Katherine Gazzard, Curator of Art at Royal Museums Greenwich, for a unique tour of the Queen’s House, exploring the complex and often surprising history of naval portraiture
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The sinking of HMS Gloucester
Disputes, disaster and destruction: uncover the events that led to the wrecking of the 17th century warship
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No Direction Home: Stand-Up Comedy Evening
Join us for an evening of laughter from No Direction Home as part of Refugee Week 2025
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Members' Artist Masterclass: Portraits Drawing Workshop
Develop your portrait skills in this special guided workshop, led by artists Federico Baeza-Autillo and Sarah E Shaw
Blog post
Remembering Sir John F.W. Herschel (1792–1871)
Learn about the life of the pioneering mathematician, astronomer and polymath – and his links with the Royal Observatory
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Tour the night sky LIVE
Take a whistle-stop tour of the night sky with Royal Observatory astronomers in this live stream for National Astronomy Week