Discover the true story of Charles Hare, the 19th-century midshipman who used a French officer's uniform to pull off a daring prison break ...

Find out more about the ancient names associated with the Moon - and what they mean Blue moons, Harvest moons, Worm moons? Find out more about the ancient names associated with the phases of the Moon ...

Resilience seeks to highlight the exceptional work of artists from the Black community who have established an art practice. This event is hosted by south London arts organisation The Collective ...

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The threat to the Crown from Catholic forces continued to grow for Queen Elizabeth I during the 1580s. Catholic Europe was outraged by the regicide of a Catholic monarch and Mary's execution played ...

In 1973 a Tudor wreck known as the Cattewater was discovered in the lower reaches of the River Plym in Plymouth. This became the first wreck to be designated under the recently passed Protection of ...

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Enter the competition to be in with the chance of winning an inspiring space day out at Royal Observatory Greenwich Royal Observatory Greenwich is the home of time and space in the UK. We host a wide ...

Inspired by Cutty Sark's ornate exterior, come along and try your hand at gilding in time for the festive season. We'll be making gilded Christmas decorations and getting playful with all things gold ...

All Royal Museums Greenwich sites will be closing early at 3.30pm on Wednesday 16 October. We apologise for any inconvenience. The Queen's House is free to visit. We recommend booking tickets online ...

The James Webb Space Telescope launched on Christmas Day in 2021 and is now making spectacular observations of the Universe. Professor Andy Bunker describes his involvement on the instrument science ...