The story of Astronomer Royal George Biddell Airy and the remarkable Airy Transit Circle telescope he designed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich. It is now over 160 years since 'first light' for the ...

Due to popularity of our programme, we have no remaining KS2 Discovery Days available this autumn term. There is some limited availability for other key stages and our Aurora days, and there are ...

From trailblazers to lifesavers, join us to mark the contributions and resilience of women throughout history. Come and be inspired by stories of boldness and bravery, drawn from Royal Museums ...

Canaletto's paintings of Venice portray an apparently timeless city. But look a little closer, and all is not as it seems For 150 years, tide gauges have recorded the sea level around the city of ...

The defeat in the Channel, of the mighty Spanish Armada by an English fleet in 1588, proved to be an event of significant military, political and religious importance in 16th-century Europe. The ...

The official place of deposit for records of the Royal Navy is The National Archives at Kew. However, the Archive and Library has many complementary resources which will assist in researching the ...

Reminiscence and reconnection for people living with dementia and their carers The All Aboard project worked in partnership with Age Exchange to develop reminiscence resources for people living with ...

People's Choice Award 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the Year Annie Maunder Prize for Image Innovation 2024 – Astronomy Photographer of the Year People and Space 2024 - Astronomy Photographer of the ...