04 Apr 2022
The History of the Caird Library
Named for the Glaswegian shipowner Sir James Caird, Bt. (1864-1954), the Caird Library and Archive has been facilitating research into maritime endeavour for over eighty years. Today it is the largest maritime reference library in the world.
01 Apr 2022
Falklands 40th anniversary: remembering the conflict at sea
2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, a 74-day conflict between Argentine and British forces that resulted in more than 3,000 casualties. Curator Andrew Choong examines the war from a naval perspective, with personal testimony from both sides.
25 Mar 2022
Night sky highlights - April 2022
Discover what to see in the night sky in April 2022, including the Lyrid meteor shower and a galaxy duo
11 Mar 2022
What the Endurance shipwreck discovery tells us about the ship's final hours
For more than a century, the wreck of Shackleton's ship Endurance has lain undisturbed in the icy waters off Antarctica. Its remarkable preservation is a testament to the ship's original builders and designers.
03 Mar 2022
Paper conservation challenges at the Caird Library
Find out why centuries-old papers often look so much better than decade-old ones.
23 Feb 2022
Early charts from the Mediterranean
The Caird Library and Archive’s display case highlighted three colourful charts from the rich cartographic collection of Royal Museums Greenwich.
17 Feb 2022
In memory of Charles Medhurst
On Friday 18 February 2022, we are paying our respects to Charles Medhurst, a World War II veteran, lifelong Greenwich resident and tireless charity fundraiser.