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

Think you saw the Mary Rose at school? Think again!

Think you saw the Mary Rose at school? Think again!

A lot has changed in the Mary Rose Museum since you came on that school trip 25 years ago…

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How to be a scientist

How to be a scientist

There is no single right way to become a scientist, but in our latest blog, Prof Schofield goes back to her roots and plants some future scientist seeds…

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Keeping things ship-shape

Keeping things ship-shape

What goes on behind the scenes at the Mary Rose Museum?

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In conversation with Suzannah Lipscomb

In conversation with Suzannah Lipscomb

Professor Suzannah Lipscomb examines the too-and-fro of European alliances that culminated in the sinking of the Mary Rose.

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In conversation with Dominic Jones

In conversation with Dominic Jones

Hear from our Chief Executive, and get a few clues as to how he wants to steer the Museum forward into the future.

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Did Black Lives Matter in Tudor England?

Did Black Lives Matter in Tudor England?

Discover the lives of black members of Tudor society in our podcast featuring Onyeka Nubia, TV historian and professor of history.

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In Conversation With…Chris Dobbs

In Conversation With…Chris Dobbs

Chris was one of the original dive team on the Mary Rose, his insights and knowledge are second to none.

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In conversation with… Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research and Diane Budden, Medical Historian.

In conversation with… Dr Alex Hildred, Head of Research and Diane Budden, Medical Historian.

Coronavirus it was not, but ‘The Sweating Sickness’, the epidemic prevalent in Tudor England, was feared greatly…

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Steering the Mary Rose

Steering the Mary Rose

The ship’s wheel wasn’t in use in the 16th century, so how did they steer the Mary Rose?

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