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

C. J. Sansom 1952-2024

C. J. Sansom 1952-2024

An appreciation of author and Mary Rose supporter C.J. Sansom, who died on Sunday, by Rear Admiral John Lippiett

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates football victory

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard celebrates football victory

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is offering a 30% discount to anyone with a PO postcode to celebrate the promotion of Portsmouth Football Club

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Time and its effect on the Mary Rose

Time and its effect on the Mary Rose

Time has had a big effect on the hull of the Mary Rose., so how are our conservation team combating the signs of aging?

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Diving into the Mary Rose logs

Diving into the Mary Rose logs

The dive logs form the core of the archaeological archive – they contain when dives took place, their objectives and what the outcome was.

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The Twelve Days of Mary Rose

The Twelve Days of Mary Rose

Taking inspiration from “The Twelve Days of Christmas”, enjoy some of the treasures that the Mary Rose has given us from 1545!!

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Let’s Play! Takeover Day 2023

Let’s Play! Takeover Day 2023

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Nick Rule 1958 – 2023

Nick Rule 1958 – 2023

It is with great sadness that the Mary Rose Trust has learnt of the death of Nick Rule, former survey diver and son of Margaret Rule

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Doing the twist: anchor cable cleaning

Doing the twist: anchor cable cleaning

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Strategic alliance for maritime excellence is formed

Strategic alliance for maritime excellence is formed

University of Portsmouth meet with Mary Rose Trust to explore an exciting partnership that will unite academic expertise with the rich maritime history of the Mary Rose.

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