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    ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist Discover a selection of the breathtaking images shortlisted in the global astrophotography competition
    250 years of the Declaration of Independence The National Maritime Museum has put on display one of the earliest British reports of American independence, sent by a naval commander blockading New York
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Go behind the scenes with our expert curators, astronomers, conservators and library & archive team

28 Sep 2023
Marcus Garvey's letters to a flag officer of the Royal Navy
Letters by the Pan-African civil rights leader and founder of the Black Star Line to retired naval officer Vice-Admiral Sir William Henderson have been unearthed in the Caird Library's archives
14 Sep 2023
A historical treasure hunt in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum
This blog explores the history of various large artefacts in the grounds of the National Maritime Museum and one in Greenwich Park
03 Aug 2023
The Dreadnought moves from ship to shore
Discover some of the surprising entries recently discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital. Are you able to join our transcription project and help to unearth more?
13 Jul 2023
Reviewing the fleet
Material from the printed and manuscript collections of the Caird Library and Archive offers a window to the grand naval spectacles of the past
03 Jul 2023
Lascars in the port of London
Discover some of the surprising entries discovered in the medical records of the Dreadnought Seamen’s Hospital.
28 Jun 2023
Workshops on the theme of Compassion - Refugee Week 2023
See the outcome of workshops centred around Refugee Week 2023's theme of Compassion, hosted by the National Maritime Museum in partnership with Lewisham College.
21 Jun 2023
How to research Jamaican family history
A brief guide to the records, resources and online collections available for people researching Jamaican ancestry.
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