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Sans peur et sans reproche (without fear and without reproach) was the title's motto. 10 Jul 2024 Dr Thomas Trotter A brief look at the varied career of the Scottish physician, author, and campaigner, whose personal papers were recently catalogued. 21 May 2024 The Sailor Sophie Warburton explores the story behind a portrait in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection and their connection with the sitter. 17 Apr 2024 Exploring the Experiences of British Prisoners of War during the First World War The turbulent years of the First World War witnessed a myriad of human experiences, among which the stories of British prisoners of war (POWs) stand as testaments to resilience, endurance, and the human spirit. 26 Mar 2024 Telling the story of the Challenger Expedition, 1872–76 Daisy Chamberlain curated a recent display of Library and Archive materials relating to the Challenger Expedition (1872–76). Here she explores the hidden stories, scientific research and record of sailors' lives held within these materials. 07 Mar 2024 Campi Phlegraei: Sir William Hamilton’s account of eruptions of Mounts Vesuvius and Etna In this blog we look at a beautifully illustrated account of some eruptions of Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna by the British Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Naples, Sir William Hamilton. First Prev Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next Last
