25 Jun 2019
Queen's House and Glasgow School of Art: celebrating our Armada Activity Partnership
In the Armada Portrait, Elizabeth I is adorned with multiple strings of pearls, sumptuous velvets, silk ribbons and gold embossed designs. It is a painting packed with symbolic meaning - and Renaissance bling!
12 Jun 2019
Sir Isaac Heard: the man who helped the nation mourn Nelson
In this blog we recall how the nation bid farewell to Nelson and look at the life of the Garter King of Arms, Sir Isaac Heard (1730-1822), who organized the procession and ceremony.
07 Jun 2019
Richard Parker and the Nore Mutiny: rebellion and retribution in the Royal Navy
Richard Parker was sentenced to death for his role in the 1797 Nore Mutiny - but was he a ringleader or a scapegoat?
28 May 2019
Tales from the Poles
The Caird Library holds many stories from those who made incredible journeys to the Poles, pushing the boundaries of exploration
24 May 2019
Tenacious women in the kingdom of letters
The correspondence between mothers and wives to John Markham, on the Admiralty Board, reveals the surprising role these women played in attempting to secure their family's survival
13 May 2019
Morality or profit
The societal fascination with sensational malefactors has a long history, evidence of which can be found within the Caird Library's rare book collection
26 Apr 2019
The Triumph of Britannia: naval victory and urban entertainment in mid-eighteenth-century London
How did naval victory and urban entertainment come together in this mid-eighteenth century painting?