The Tale of Two Ships : Vasa – lost on her maiden voyage
In 1961, the people of Sweden brought their own historic ship to the surface, with an origin story that has, on occasion, been mistakenly attributed to someone else…
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.
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?
