Browse the blog The latest news, blogs and discoveries from the Caird Library & Archive team. Filters… Explore themes - Any -Topics-Maritime history--Life at sea--Ships and boats--Exploration and encounters--Trade and empire--Enslavement and resistance--War and conflict-Space and astronomy--Astronomy guides--History of astronomy--Space science--People in astronomy--Astrophotography--Astronomy Photographer of the Year galleries-Time--Greenwich Mean Time--Clocks and timekeeping--Seasons and calendars--Time and navigation-Art and culture--Portraits--Seascapes and landscapes--Contemporary art--Architecture--Decorative arts--Photography-The ocean--Ocean science--People and the ocean--Shipping and industry--Migration and movement-Royal history--Royal Greenwich--Tudors--Stuarts Location - Any -Cutty SarkNational Maritime MuseumQueen's HouseRoyal ObservatoryPrince Philip Maritime Collections CentreIn GreenwichOnlineOther Specialism - Any -AstronomyConservationCuratorialEvents & VenuesHMS NHS: The Nautical Health ServiceLibrary & ArchiveVolunteers Search keywords Applied FiltersLibrary & Archive 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. 07 Feb 2024 Opium and Empires workshop A recent visit to the Caird Library by students from the School of Oriental and African Studies shows that making collections accessible is a two-way street. 16 Oct 2023 Armchair Empires: Thomas Pennant’s ‘Outlines of the Globe’ Explore a fascinating collection in the Caird Library and Archive which was written by a “traveller” who didn’t do any travelling. 12 Oct 2023 The history of Bounce: 'a dog of talents' At the end of the 18th century, Bounce was not only a beloved companion to one of our most famous admirals, but considered by his owner the perfect naval dog - and more intelligent than some of his officers! 10 Oct 2023 How coffee has shaped Britain's maritime history This blog looks at how a seemingly insignificant bean provided the stimulus to advancements in naval intelligence, technology, trade and science 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 First Prev Page 1 Page 2 Current page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next Last
