Martin Salmon tells stories from the Georgian Navy
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October 30th, 2009

Martin Salmon explores the Museum’s archives from the Georgian navy, uncovering what life was like in the words of those who were there.

Rebekah Higgitt reveals the history of scientific photography at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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October 30th, 2009

Rebekah Higgitt tells us about the work of solar and astronomical photographers at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, from the 1840s onwards.

Rebekah Higgitt reveals how Greenwich became the home of the Prime Meridian
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October 13th, 2009

To celebrate the Prime Meridian’s 125th anniversary, Curator of the History of Science Rebekah Higgit reveals why Greenwich became its home.

The story of the original Queen’s House ceiling
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October 13th, 2009

Curator of Prints and Drawings Richard Johns paints a picture of the original Queen’s House ceiling. Listen in to discover how it would have once appeared and why it was given away as a gift.

Jenny Gashke tells us about Edward Lear and his inspiring voyages down the Nile
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October 13th, 2009

Jenny Gashke,  Curator of Fine Art, reveals how Edward Lear, author of The Owl and the Pussycat was inspired by Egypt to draw its people and places.