Learning from the Past
Understanding our heritage for a safer, sustainable future.
Stories
Delve into our flagship programmes, stories, blogs and online exhibitions.
Discover the voices behind our heritage
The Stories section brings together inspiring narratives and historical insights that shape our understanding of maritime heritage and its impact on the current ocean economy. These narratives highlight lessons learned from the past, innovations and technical transitions that protect lives at sea, and the human commitment to safeguarding communities and environments.
Explore our flagship programmes: Learning from the Past, Rewriting Women into Maritime History and Potentially Polluting Wrecks. By fostering collaboration with academic institutions, industry partners, and community stakeholders, through these projects, we enhance our understanding of the challenges facing the maritime sector, and contribute to building a safer, more sustainable, and resilient ocean economy.
Latest stories
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Ladies of the lights: Female lighthouse keepers in the UK and the US
Explore the remarkable, often overlooked women who kept lighthouses shining across the UK and US-braving storms, isolation, and danger to safeguard lives at sea
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Wartime Wrens: Women’s Royal Naval Service headwear history
Uncover the fascinating history of WRNS headwear and its role in shaping women’s naval identity.
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The story of Viola: Lloyd’s Register and the ghost ship of Grytviken
Discover the journey of Viola - the world’s oldest steam trawler - her ties to Lloyd’s Register and her mysterious fate at Grytviken.
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Vera Laughton Mathews: WRNS pioneer & Blue Tapestry legacy
Explore the life of Vera Laughton Mathews, a WRNS pioneer whose influence extended far beyond the uniform.
Stories
Delve into our stories and explore captivating narratives written by passionate maritime historians, authors and industry professionals.
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Blogs
Explore updates on our projects and resources, plus blogs from guest writers.
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Dispatch magazine
Discover all that is new with the Heritage Centre's quarterly magazine, Dispatch, featuring project updates and announcements.
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Online exhibitions
Journey through the past and present with our immersive online exhibitions.
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