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Engaging Crowds: Volunteers making seamen’s medical records more accessible in the digital age
A new project at Royal Museums Greenwich aims to open up records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital, a floating hospital at the heart of 19th century Greenwich.
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Meridian astronomy
Meridian astronomy is the meticulous surveying of the stars so that positions and movements of stars can be known accurately.
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Black and white photography of the Great British Seaside
In a world of bright deckchairs and beach huts, black and white photographs demand that we look at the seaside differently.
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1919 solar eclipse
Learn more about the 1919 solar eclipse. A solar eclipse is a spectacular event in of itself, but this event was particularly important both for scientists of the time and of the present.
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Charles Todd and Australia's Overland Telegraph Line
In this blog we explore the remarkable life of Charles Todd, a Greenwich astronomer who championed Australia's Overland Telegraph Line
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What was the Christmas Star?
From comets to supernova explosions, discover some of the theories about the Star of Bethlehem
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What is a planet in opposition?
The best time to see and photograph a planet is when it is at opposition. Find out more and check the key opposition dates for Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
Policy overview
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.
Learning Projects and Partnerships
Learn more about projects and partnerships for learners at the National Maritime Museum, the Queen's House and Cutty Sark.
Maritime History and Culture Seminars
Our free series of talks covers a range of fascinating subjects, from maritime art and naval strategy to Black History and museum exhibitions