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Drake accounts.. 'Monie alreadie paide and putlie of necessitie to be disboursed vpon twoo thirde partes remayning to be furnished for this account by her Majestie and Sir Francis Drake over and above one other thirde.' n.d.
1588
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Norris accounts.. 'Parte to be furnished by Sir John Norreis (Norreys)', also a note of expenditure, November and December 1588, endorsed by Mr Stallonses.
1588
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Norris accounts.. A 'breif note taken the vth of Febr 1588 of suche payments as Sr John Norreis and Sr Francis Drake knights showe vnto vu to have made and disboursed for a voyage by them vndertaken.'
1588-02-05
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Payments made by Sir Francis Drake.. Payments made by Sir Francis Drake, 5 February 1588/9.
1588-02-05
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Paper relating to Drake's accounts.. Endorsed 'copie. The Answer to the Lo: Treasore (sic) and the L. Admirall vpon the view of Sr Francis Drakes accompte. 7 febr. 1588.'
1588-02-07
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Instructions from Philip II of Spain to Andres de Alva about the provisions for the Armada, 9 Jul 1588.. Instructions from Philip II of Spain to Andres de Alva about the provisions for the Armada, 9 Jul 1588. NOT AVAILABLE TO ORDER- PLEASE CONTACT STAFF
1588-07-09
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List of names of adventurers to join Drake voyage, 1588.. List of 'The names of such adventurers as will adventure in a voyage with Sir John Norris and Sir Francis Drake knights as followeth', 56 names; endorsed and signed by John Evelyn, 24 Oct
1588-10-24
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Norris accounts.. A 'note of such somes of money as Sir. John Norreys rapoteth to have disboursed for Armes, &c', December (?) 1588.
1588-12-00
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Blank page, verso to page 1.. Page from Edward Barlow's journal.
1656
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Poem 'make use of time comming: one: for that is perished: which is gone.'. Includes watercolour of presumably old father time with an hourglass on his head, a scythe and with angel wings. Also is a hand painted on the lefthandside with quill pe
1656
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'The Maner of the Marreners Sea Compass or the Merridianes of the World.'. Watercolour image of a compass. With image of a ship at the centre.
1656
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Speech by William Wildman Barrington-Shute, 2nd Viscount Barrington, 1717-1793. Speech by Lord Barrington in which he discusses the construction and trials of Harrison's timekeepers, together with the usefulness of both these and Mayer's lunar t
1765
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An account book of the slave ship MOLLY at Bonny Island.. The account book was kept between 1 February 1759 and 27 April 1759. The accounts includes cargo bound for Bonny; list of bills played at Bonny; 286 Africans purchased at Bonny including 125 men, 1
1759-02-01 - 1759-04-27
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Letter from Nevil Maskelyne to Mr. Nourse, Bookseller, July 19, 1770.. See also: AGC/8/29 for further correspondence with Mr Nourse.
1770-07-19
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Halifax Dockyard - Plan and view of the naval yard at Halifax, Nova Scotia.. Plan and view of the naval yard at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Plan addressed to Hon. Hugh Pallaiser, appointed Comptroller of the Navy in 1770.
1771-09-30
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Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS RESOLUTION, 1772-1775.. Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS RESOLUTION, (see appendix), 1772-75. Also available as microfilm (SMF/36) This journal is one of the few manuscript
1772 -1775
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Deptford Dockyard - Plan.. Plan.
1774
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Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June 1776, drawing upon ideas developed by European philosophers about individual liberty. The declaration states that “all men are created equal”, before listing
16 July 1776
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Plan of Greenwich Park, showing the Royal Observatory, One Tree Hill and the Ranger's House, drawn by John Morton.. Scale: circa 1:3,200. Pen and grey wash on vellum. Scale of 14 chains [= 87 mm]. Decorated cartouche showing surveyor using plane tabl
[1790]
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Nelson's First letter written in the left hand. (Believed to be) Nelson's first letter written in the left hand. Writing to St Vincent following the loss of his right arm in the failed attack on Teneriffe, Nelson bemoans his injury and asks for
1797-07-27
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De Coppet. Letter from Napoleon to Admiral Ganteaume immediately following the battle of the Nile, captured by Nelson's ships. This document (and COP/3B) was intercepted by Nelson’s ships and gave the British valuable information. In Egypt Na
29 November 1798
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Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior Officer. Norfolk, Virginia.. Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior
circa 1800
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[Copy of ] 'A Chart of Bligh's Islands' [Fiji] by William Bligh, with tracks of the 'Bounty' launch (1789), 'Providence' and 'Assistant' (1792), and 'Hope' and 'Ann' (1799). Copy chart inscr
14 April 1801
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Emma Hamilton. A head-and-shoulders portrait of Emma Hamilton. She looks directly at the viewer and is wearing a high- waisted dress, a bow tied at the front of her neck, and on her head a bandeau with a round ornament at the front. To the right is visib
1805
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Sketch of the Battle of Trafalgar's plan. Nelson’s 1805 Battle Plan for the Trafalgar captains. Although the paper is undated the just a position of these names suggest that the notes must have been written in 1805. It is possible that the note
1805
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Codrington, Sir Edward, Admiral, 1770-1851. Trafalgar memorandum signed by Nelson [Nelson & Bronte], VICTORY off Cadiz, 9 October 1805, to Captain Edward Codrington, ORION.
1805-10-9
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Last letter from Nelson to his daughter Horatia, 1805. Last letter from Nelson to Horatia. While at sea, Nelson frequently wrote to both Lady Hamilton and their daughter Horatia, and this letter was written just before the Battle of Trafalgar. It was u
1805-10-19
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Letter written by Robert Hope, HMS TEMERAIRE, to his brother John Hope.. The letter was written by Robert Hope to his brother John while the former was still onboard the TEMERAIRE as she lay off Portsmouth. The letter was produced just two weeks after the
1805-11-04
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Flinders, Matthew, Captain, 1774-1814. Seven engravings from paintings by William Westall (1781-1850), prepared for plates in Flinder's 'Voyage to Terra Australis'. The titles added in ink below the landscapes are as follows: 'View fro
1812
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Book of plans showing the Regent's Mole and Breakwater proposed to be constructed at Deal.. Book of plans showing the Regent's Mole and Breakwater proposed to be constructed at Deal, presented to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty by Graem
1815
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Manuscript version of 'The Journal of Llewellin Penrose' by William Williams (1727-1791) painter and author.. "The Journal of Llewellin Penrose", by William Williams. Manuscript version of William's fictional life of Penrose, a ma
1815
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Sketchbook kept by Stanfield whilst on a voyage in the WARLEY to Whampoa, China.. Includes a loose page from sketchbook of sketch entitled Wheel watch on the WARLEY.
1815
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Letters and memoirs of James Everard aboard HMS LEANDER.. Letters from James Everard to his father sent from HMS LEANDER regarding the bombardment of Algiers and aftermath. Mentions also of Lord Exmouth and accounts of the ship and crew whilst at harbour
1816
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Milne, Sir David, Admiral, 1763-1845. Ink and watercolour plan showing the Anglo-Dutch bombardment of the City of Algiers, 27 August 1816.
1816
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A new song composed by a Royal Marine on board HM Ship Impregnable in Algiers Bay August 29th 1816.. Manuscript entitled 'A new song composed by a Royal Marine on board HM Ship Impregnable in Algiers Bay August 29th 1816'
1816-08-29
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Barbados Mercury and Bridge-Town Gazette.. Newspaper dated Tuesday, 16th June, 1818. Part of the Michael Graham-Stewart slavery collection.
1818-06-16
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List of Cambridge University students awarded honours in 1823, including George Airy.. List of Cambridge University students awarded honours in 1823. Airy is listed as a Wrangler, indicating that he gained a first class degree in Mathematics.
1823
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. Letter associated with a five-piece silver tea/coffee service comprising teapot, coffee pot, milk jug, sugar basin and salver including the original strainer [ZBA4944; ZBA4945; ZBA4946, ZBA4947and ZBA4948]. 7 Mincing Lane 15 June 1837 Dear Madame, He
1837
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Original Envelope that accompanies the letter written by John and Phoebe Diggle to their son John Diggle on board HMS TERROR.. Original Envelope that accompanies the letter written by John and Phoebe Diggle to their son John Diggle, ship's cook on bo
1845
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Letter written by John and Phoebe Diggle to their son John Diggle on board HMS TERROR.. Letter written by John and Phoebe Diggle to their son John Diggle, ship's cook on board HMS TERROR. The letter went with one of the expeditions that was sent in
1845
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Folded paper cover sheet to AGC/C/5/1, with the signature of Captain Crozier.. Folded paper cover sheet to AGC/C/5/1, with the signature of Captain Crozier in 2 places.
1845-07-04
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Letter from Captain Crozier (HMS TERROR) to midshipman John Henderson.. Whale Fish Island July 4th 1845 My dear Jack, I do sincerely hope this will find [you] recovered from the effects of your most unfortunate accident often indeed have I thought of i
1845-07-04
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Letter: envelope to letter from Captain Crozier to midshipman John Henderson.. Small envelope accompanying letter from Captain Crozier to midshipman John Henderson (see AGC/C/5/1). On the front is Henderson's address in Pimlico and the reverse is sta
1845-07-04
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A tribute to Sir George Biddell Airy written in German, 27 July 1881.. A tribute, in German and dated 27 July 1881, from 'Der Vorstand der Astronomischen Gesellschaft' (the Board of the Astronomical Society) to George Airy, commemorating his wor
1881-07-27
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Certificate to Sir Geroge Biddell Airy, 1891.. Certificate, in German, from 'Der Vorstand der Astronomischen Gesellschaft' (the Board of the Astronomical Society) to George Airy, expressing admiration and thanks for his life's work. There i
1891
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Birthday card from the Royal Observatory Greenwich to Sir George Biddell Airy on his 90th birthday, 27 July 1891.. Birthday card from the staff at the Royal Observatory Greenwich to Airy, congratulating him for reaching his 90th birthday, 27 July 1891.
1891-07-27
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Certificate from the Society of Trinity Youths to Sir George Biddell Airy on his 90th Birthday, 27 July 1891, to commemorate the peal of bells from Greenwich.. Certificate from the Society of Trinity Youths to Sir George Biddell Airy, to commemorate the p
1891-07-27
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Certificate to Miss Christabel Airy, March 1911.. Certificate to Christabel Airy, daughter of Sir George Biddell Airy, from the ringers of St Alfege Church Greenwich, in appreciation of her interest in the Belfry. Has three fragments of newspaper and a m
1911-03-00
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Fragment of a Hebrew calendar, annotated by Jacob's father.. Fragment of a Hebrew calendar, annotated by Jacob's father.
1912
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Original set of 12 photographs taken by Louis Mansfield Ogden.. Original set of 12 photographs taken by Louis Mansfield Ogden of the scene of the TITANIC disaster, taken from the deck of the CARPATHIA. NOT AVAILABLE TO ORDER- PLEASE CONTACT STAFF
1912-04-14
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Letter, from the White Star Line to Joachim Birnbaum, father of Jacob.. Letter, from the White Star Line to Joachim Birnbaum, father of Jacob, regarding the return of his son's body for burial and the return of Jacob's personal effects, found in
1912-05-17
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Newspaper clippings from the Willesden Chronicle dated 1914.. Newspaper clippings collected from the Willesden Chronicle, relating to Hayward’s appointment. 1914
1914
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Photograph of British sailors on board HMS KENT, 1914.. Photograph forms part of two items on page 45 of the bound volume. The photograph is the upper image on the page. One German warship – SMS Dresden – managed to escape British forces at t
1914
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Photograph of Hayward and Aennis.. Print of photograph, showing Hayward and Aennis (Mackintosh) replacing “Pinkie”, one of the dogs, into his crate.
1914
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Photograph of letter confirming from Shackleton to Victor Hayward.. Photograph of Hayward’s letter of appointment to the expedition, signed by Shackleton
1914
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Photograph of memorial left in cairn.. Photograph of the memorial to the three dead left in the cairn.

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Photograph of Victor Hayward aboard the Aurora.. Print of photograph, showing Hayward with one of the dogs aboard the Aurora.
1914
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Shipboard newspaper kept on board HMS KENT, 1914.. The item is loose inserted into corner slits of page 99. The newspaper is of 12 pages and the particular image shown is of page 5. For the men of HMS Kent, a tense, three-month search then followed for t
1914
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Postcard sent from "Hollydene". Hobart, Tasmania dated 30th October 1914.. Post card sent from “Hollydene”, Campbell Street, Hobart, Tasmania, marked “Where we are staying” and dated 30th October 1914.
1914-10-30
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Menu card for a dinner at the Australia Hotel, Sydney on 16th November 1914.. Card for a dinner held in honour of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition at the Australia Hotel, Sudney on 16th November 1914, signed by, amongst others, Hayward, Mackintosh
1914-11-16
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Newspaper clipping from the Willesden Chronicle 31 March 1916.. Clipping from the Willesden Chronicle 31 March 1916, giving a photograph of Hayward, and news of his being stranded
1916-03-21
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. Epitaph to three officers who died on Shackleton's 1914-17 expedition, recovered from McMurdo Sound by Rear Admiral R. H. Cruzen U.S. Navy in 1947. A copper tube made of soldered sheet, the top turned over a wire ring, the bottom solid. It con
1917
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Newspaper clipping from the Willesden Chronicle 9 February 1917.. Clipping from the Willesden Chronicle February 9 1917, reporting Hayward’s death.
1917-02-09
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Newspaper clipping from the Willesden Chronicle 16 February 1917.. Clipping from the Willesden Chronicle 16 February 1917, giving further details of Hayward’s death.
1917-02-16
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Personal letters and notes of Enstone Albert James, Captain, 1895-1963.. Letters, telegrams and notes of Captain Enstone including a letter from Mrs Hill to Albert James Enstone about her son (Richard Alexander Gathorne Hill) who was reported missing in 1
1918-1921
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Adaptation of Kipling's "If" poem, signed by the officers of the QUEST, 1921.. Adaptation of Kipling's "If" poem, signed by the officers of the QUEST, 1921. On the reverse are snapshots of Shackleton and the crew of the vess
1921
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Newspaper clipping from Lloyds News 26 March 1916.. Clipping from Lloyds News, dated March 26 1916, about the Aurora breaking free from her moorings
1926-03-26
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Optical Formulae compiled by H.P. Wilkins.. A red-bound notebook of technical formulae, calculations, drawings and other information relating to the optical work and inventions of H. P. Wilkins. The first page is stamped SECRET in red ink, and reads: &qu
1938
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Waters, David W, Lieutenant-Commander. Photograph album, 'Chinese Junks Vol II', 1938.
1938
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Waters, David W, Lieutenant-Commander. Photograph album, 'Chinese Junks Vol III', 1938.
1938
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Waters, David W, Lieutenant-Commander. Photograph album, 'Chinese Junks Vol IV', 1938.
1938
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Map of the Moon, Pocket edition by H.P. Wilkins.. A home-made booklet containing a reduced-scale version of H.P. Wilkins' Map of the Moon. The notebook's cover is bound with card and sellotape. Stuck on the front cover is an advertisement readi
1955
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