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Stories from the past: a personal relic from the Mary Rose

Stories from the past: a personal relic from the Mary Rose

Personal possessions hold great importance in exploring life on the Mary Rose. We can use them to learn more about the people who owned them, their beliefs and roles.

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Alexander McKee’s shot in time: The gun that confirmed the Mary Rose

Alexander McKee’s shot in time: The gun that confirmed the Mary Rose

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Actor and Archer: The double life of Robert Hardy

Actor and Archer: The double life of Robert Hardy

Best known as an actor, Robert Hardy CBE was also passionate about the English longbow, and contributed to the study of those found on the Mary Rose.

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Prices drop at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this summer!

Prices drop at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard this summer!

Prices have dropped at Portsmouth Historic as part of its Limited Time Summer Sale.

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Annual Mary Rose memorial service pays tribute to lost crew

Annual Mary Rose memorial service pays tribute to lost crew

Ahead of the anniversary of the sinking of the Mary Rose – the Trust paid tribute to the lost crew at the annual memorial service at Portsmouth Cathedral and by visiting the wreck site.

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The men of the Mary Rose – May they rest in peace

The men of the Mary Rose – May they rest in peace

On 19th July 1984, one of the ship’s company was reburied at Portsmouth Cathedral in a symbolic act of remembrance. He stands as a poignant representative for the entire crew – and all those who have lost their lives at sea.

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The Mary Rose Museum welcomes UK Ambassador to Japan

The Mary Rose Museum welcomes UK Ambassador to Japan

The UK’s Ambassador to Japan visited various Portsmouth businesses and attractions on July 3rd, including the Mary Rose Museum.

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Jim Al-Khalili in conversation with Eleanor Schofield

Jim Al-Khalili in conversation with Eleanor Schofield

Professor Jim Al-Khalili sits down with Dr Eleanor Schofield from the Mary Rose Trust in a special episode of The Life Scientific.

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Discover 1,000 Tudor stories: Melita Thomas at the Mary Rose Museum

Discover 1,000 Tudor stories: Melita Thomas at the Mary Rose Museum

Join us for an engaging talk and book signing on Tuesday 22nd July as Thomas delves into the diverse tapestry of Tudor society, bringing to life the stories of individuals from all walks of life as chronicled in her acclaimed book, 1000 Tudor People.

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