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

Mystery of a Queen

Mystery of a Queen

When the Mary Rose sank in 1545, Henry VIII was married to his sixth wife, Katherine Parr, so why was the symbol of his first wife on a wristguard on board the Mary Rose?

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Talking to Bangalore

Talking to Bangalore

The Mary Rose is known internationally, as our Learning Team discovered when they spoke to students from a school in Bangalore…

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HMS Mary Rose (1915)

HMS Mary Rose (1915)

The story of HMS Mary Rose (1915), which shared a similar fate to its Tudor namesake during World War I when it was lost in battle…

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Monitoring movement on the Mary Rose.

Monitoring movement on the Mary Rose.

Even though the conservation project has come to an end there is still plenty of work to ensure the Mary Rose survives for future generations. 

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Behind the Scenes – A day as a Collections Intern

Behind the Scenes – A day as a Collections Intern

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the Mary Rose Museum?

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The Mary Rose: coming to a village hall near you!

The Mary Rose: coming to a village hall near you!

For over 40 years a network of speakers across the country have been bringing to life the fascinating history of the Mary Rose.

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The Grace Dieu of Henry V

The Grace Dieu of Henry V

In our latest Collections blog we take a look at the Grace Dieu, ship of Henry V, which didn’t have as exciting a career as the Mary Rose…

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The Mary Rose on Tour: Looking back on community engagement in 2024

The Mary Rose on Tour: Looking back on community engagement in 2024

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Mary Rose – International Superstar

Mary Rose – International Superstar

Portsmouth is at the heart of the Mary Rose story, but over the last 50 years her stories have been shared worldwide.

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