Forgotten Seafarers of the First World War
During the First World War the Merchant Navy, the Mercantile Marine, was thrust into the conflict, becoming the supply service of the Royal Navy.
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How to do… archaeological conservation
An archaeological excavation can result in a huge amount of artefacts being excavated. But what does conservation involve?
Lost at Sea: 6 of England’s Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks are among the most atmospheric of our monuments, partly because they have an air of mystery and partly because they are often inaccessible.
10 Dramatic Coastal Sites to Visit this Summer
Here we explore 10 dramatic coastal sites in England, which are open to the public and worth a visit all year round.
10 Amazing Aerial Images of England’s Maritime Heritage
Author of new publication England’s Maritime Heritage from the Air, Peter Waller, tells us about some of his favourite images from the Aerofilms Collection.
Women in Science: 10 minutes with a Maritime Archaeologist
We spoke to Maritime Archaeologist, Alison James, about what inspires her in her work. Alison James worked for Historic EnglandContinue Reading
Britain on the Brink of Starvation: Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
One hundred years ago today on 1 February 1917, Germany resumed its policy of ‘unrestricted submarine warfare.’ The seas aroundContinue Reading
7 Places That Tell the Story of London’s International Heritage
London has always been a city of movement and migration, and the diversity of its population has made an importantContinue Reading
Devon’s Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks don’t just happen in the deep sea: many ships are driven ashore or lie slowly decaying along riverbanks, estuaries,Continue Reading
8 Things You May Not Know About the Battle of Jutland
The Battle of Jutland was the bloodiest naval confrontation of the First World War, involving 250 vessels and nearly 100,000Continue Reading