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The 1872 Tea Race
Published: 19 Aug 21

Micro-intern Sophia explores the rivalry between the clippers Cutty Sark and Thermopylae.

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Figurehead Carving- A Lost Art?
Published: 10 Aug 21

Collections Assistant Megan and Digital Engagement Officer Sarah discuss the fascinating, but rather forgotten, art of figurehead carving.

Megan Christo
Sarah Mott
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The most unusual item I’ve catalogued (so far)...
Published: 28 Apr 21

The third installment in a blog series on cataloguing foreign language archival material.

Megan Christo
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Digitising the Ship Plan and Survey Report Collection
Published: 22 Apr 21

Florence Bradshaw from Max Communications discusses how she has found digitising our collection from home.

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My favourite item that I’ve catalogued (so far)....
Published: 09 Apr 21

The second installment in a blog series on cataloguing foreign language archival material.

Megan Christo
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The most challenging item I’ve catalogued (so far)...
Published: 19 Mar 21

The first installment in a blog series on cataloguing foreign language archival material.

Megan Christo
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Society: The Staff Magazine of Lloyd's Register
Published: 08 Mar 21

Digital Engagement Manager Sean Clemenson delves into the history of one of Lloyd's Register's most peculiar publications.

Sean Clemenson
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These are a few of our favourite things... Sarah Mott
Published: 25 Jan 21

Find out more about Sarah's favourite thing.

Sarah Mott
These are a few of our favourite things
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These are a few of our favourite things... Megan Christo
Published: 25 Jan 21

Find out more about Megan's favourite thing.

Megan Christo
These are a few of our favourite things