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The secret past of George Carew

The secret past of George Carew

Sir George Carew admiral of the Mary Rose on the day she sank, 19th July 1545, had a rather interesting past…

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The unfortunate story of Jacques Berenghier

The unfortunate story of Jacques Berenghier

Was Jacques Berenghier, a Flemish gun captain, guilty of sabotage, or just in the wrong place at the wrong time?

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Myths of the Mary Rose

Myths of the Mary Rose

From maiden voyages to Marie Rose sauce, we’re busting a few myths about Henry VIII’s favourite warship…

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Five rubbish theories about why the Mary Rose sank

Five rubbish theories about why the Mary Rose sank

An amusing look at some of the more ‘out-there’ theories for why the Mary Rose sank., from icebergs to Spanish ghost captains.

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Taking photos at the Mary Rose Museum

Taking photos at the Mary Rose Museum

Getting the best from your photos at the Mary Rose Museum

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Mary Rose: International Ship of History

Mary Rose: International Ship of History

Tudor England was more multicultural than you might think – overseas influences were felt everywhere, even on the ships of Henry VIII’s navy!

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Half a dozen roses from the Mary Rose

Half a dozen roses from the Mary Rose

A selection of depictions of the Tudor rose on the Mary Rose, warship of Henry VIII

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What did they do with the drunken sailors?

What did they do with the drunken sailors?

In June 1539, four of the Mary Rose‘s crew went drinking, and their drunken shenanigans would end up going down in history…

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Meet Cuthbert, the Mary Rose Cuttlefish!

Meet Cuthbert, the Mary Rose Cuttlefish!

During the excavation on the Mary Rose, a number of cuttlefish living on the wreck site were adopted by the divers as pets!

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