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Joseph Mallord William Turner's The Batt le of Trafalgar is one of the most famous and recognisable paintings in the collection of the National Maritime Museum. Published to coincide with the 250th anniversary of Turner's birth and 220 years aft er the batt le for which this monumental work is named, the book situates the painting alongside plans, sketches and artefacts from the National Maritime Museum's collection and examines Turner's contribution to maritime art and to Nelson's complicated legacy. The Batt le of Trafalgar was the only work Turner made 'by royal command' and the largest he painted. Although best remembered as an unconventional artist, with this commission Turner was tasked with producing a patriotic painting to adorn the halls of power. On completion, the piece was the subject of intense scrutiny, att racting criticism for perceived historical inaccuracies in the representation of the batt le. Yet it remains a powerful artwork, which combines a celebration of maritime victory with a tribute to national a hero, an ode to ordinary sailors and a meditation on the horrors of war. Three chapters consider: the artist and the batt le; the commissioning of the work, Turner's artistic process and specifi c elements and events within the fi nished piece; and the response to the work, including its display in the National Gallery of Naval Art at Greenwich Hospital.

Buried Treasure is a light-hearted look at some of the most feared men and women who sailed the seas. The book lifts the lid or 'blows the gaff' on pirate lore and sayings, setting the record straight on the lives and ways of pirates, and revealing the meanings behind, and uses of, common maritime sayings.

The Royal Observatory, Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum and the Queen's House illustrate the importance of the sea, ships, time and the stars, and their relationship with people. Explore the fabulous Royal Museums Greenwich with this amazing handbook. Packed with facts, activities, puzzles and stickers.

Packed with fun facts about the Universe, stars, planets and space exploration, an ideal gift book for anyone inspired by the wonders of our Solar System and beyond.

Charting the changing relationship between art and war this book includes likenesses of famous - and infamous - commanders, such as Francis Drake, James Cook and Horatio Nelson, but also considers the representation of men and women whose stories are often overlooked or marginalised.

"On December 1872, HMS Challenger, especially modified to support a team of civilian scientists, set sail from Portsmouth, England, to begin a round-the-world journey, unique for the scale of its ambition and scope. The Challenger Expedition: Exploring the Ocean's Depths tracks the paths of six objects associated with the Challenger expedition, including the Baillie sounding machine, a starfish, a photographic album and HMS Challenger itself, to reveal the stories of the often hidden work, technologies and international collaboration at the heart of this nineteenth-century scientific endeavour. Lavishly illustrated with objects from the National Maritime Museum and significant collections around the world, The Challenger Expedition is a fascinating tale of scientific breakthroughs, global trade networks, empire and the legacy of the Challenger expedition on the modern study of oceanography." -- publisher.

A series of short, accessible books examiningamazing aspects of space, brought to you byRoyal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich .

A rip-roaring tale of adventure on the high seas.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A unique exploration of naval identity, period fashion and masculinity.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by Royal Observatory Greenwich.

To mark NASA's Mars Exploration Program in 2021, the Royal Observatory Greenwich is republishing H.G. Wells's iconic text The War of the Worlds in its original entirety serialised in Pearson's Magazine in 1907.

Explore the fabulous Royal Museums Greenwich with the RMG Kids' Handbook! This compact handbook broadly introduces the history and themes of the main RMG sites, and includes loads of creative activities, do-it-yourself projects, games, quizzes and Did You Know? facts to keep children engaged.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

A series of short, accessible books examining amazing aspects of space, brought to you by the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

The image of the pirate is one that has never failed to capture the imagination, but behind the melodramatic portrayals of such villains as Long John Silver, with wooden leg and eye-patch, lies a much harsher reality. This book is the first port of call for anyone keen to separate the fact from the fiction.

This quirky compendium of nautical stories, facts, figures and miscellany is a must-have for all the salty sea-dogs out there. From stories of dramatic voyages, myths, superstitions, famous sea battles and our greatest explorers, this charming book brings together the expertise of world-leading curators into a pocket-sized volume.

Young James Robson, Cutty Sark's cook, takes great pride in cooking a hearty breakfast for the ship's captain every morning. But one day, just when they're getting ready to leave London, James discovers that the ship has run out of tea, a CRUCIAL element of the captain's breakfast! Join James as he sets off on an adventure around the world.

Blast off into outer space with this amazing sticker activity book! Solve intergalactic puzzles, colour and draw, and even get your first Teddy Space Agency certificate. The perfect activity book for budding astronomers.

Count 1,2,3 at the sea! Illustrated with beautiful recycled-paper collages, begin your little one's counting journey with this nautical 123 book.

Teach your little ones all about the seaside through the alphabet with this charming board book. Designed for young readers from 18 months, with beautiful illustrations of easily recognised nautical words.

This brilliant guide to the Solar System, brought to you by the world-famous Royal Observatory in Greenwich will answer all the questions you have about space science and astronomy!

The royal history of Greenwich stretches back to the mid-15th century, when it was the site of a major royal palace. From the beautiful Queen's House, completed in the 1630s, to the Charles II's Royal Observatory in 1676, and the Royal Hospital for Seamen, begun in 1696, a national institution for maritime welfare.

How long does it take light from the Sun to reach Earth? What do we call one millionth of a billionth of a second? What animals change colour in different seasons? And why is Greenwich the Home of Time? Find the answers to these and many more fascinating questions in this timely little book from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the 'Home of Time'.