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Historical stories, conservation and collections updates and other stories from the Mary Rose

Still learning 40 years on 10 Oct 2022
The 40th anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose this October provides an ideal opportunity to use the modern story of the Mary Rose to inspire learners of all ages.

For young and old, a shipwreck full of treasures raised from the deep captures the imagination, providing a chance to be creative – perhaps with a story or poem or piece of artwork. You could even learn the new song about the diving and excavation of the ship created by...

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CRASH! The moment that made a nation jump 04 Oct 2022
What actually happened at THAT moment during the raising of the Mary Rose?

When people talk about the raising of the Mary Rose, they talk about one of three things.

  1. Taking the day off work/school to watch it,
  2. Watching it at work/school
  3. The CRASH moment.

 

That moment clearly made an impact, breaking up the slow progress of the footage...

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Where Were You in 82? - Mary Rose Special Branch 26 Sep 2022
William Alwyn "Al" Davies is a member of the Mary Rose Special Branch of the British Sub Aqua Club

I have been a diver for many years and have dived on many various shipwrecks. Some in other sea areas of other countries, including some initial Archaeology experience on HMS Coronation at Penlee Point under the authorisation of Cmdr. Bax, of Fort Bovisand, Plymouth. The most interesting experience of them...

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Planning a school trip this academic year? 20 Sep 2022
Why visit the Mary Rose?

Working with teachers, we understand the huge effort of organising a school trip particularly in the current economic climate. However, the benefits of a school trip can reach far beyond the classroom and a one day trip. Tony, a retired teacher and one of our costumed volunteers, considers how the...

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Where Were You in 82? - Lifting the Mary Rose 13 Sep 2022
John Gray operated Tog Mor, the crane that lifted the Mary Rose.

"I was Marine Manager of Howard Doris when I heard at a chance meeting with Wendel Lewis, about April 1981, that the Mary Rose Trust was seeking a crane to lift the wreck from the seabed in the Solent. This started my involvement with an incredibly interesting project"

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XR and the Mary Rose 05 Sep 2022
In this month's collections blog, find out how we're working with the University of Portsmouth to find new ways of sharing the Mary Rose's story.

"I’m Tana, and I’ve been the Weston Heritage Curatorial Intern this summer with the Mary Rose Trust. Over the last few months, I’ve been fortunate to get involved in the fantastic work which has led to some new temporary installations in partnership with the University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Creative...

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