Treasures of Royal Museums Greenwich

Explore the most famous treasures and hidden gems of theRoyal Museums Greenwich collection. Covering each of the four sites of Royal Museums Greenwich -the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the Queen's House and CuttySark - this book tells stories of the sea, space and the stars.Discover some of the most surprising and exceptional objectsfrom the Museum's vast and varied collections, including the coat worn byVice-Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, John Harrison'srevolutionary marine timekeepers and the iconic 'Armada Portrait' of QueenElizabeth I. The objects, chosen by the Museum's expert curators, alsospan the themes of polar exploration, the World Wars, the history of empire andenslavement, coastal life in Britain, navigation, timekeeping and much more. From exciting new artworks by contemporary artists to anintriguing globe of the planet Mars, a teddy bear that went on around-the-world yacht race and a groundbreaking map that was used to help planthe Apollo Moon landings to a watch that stopped during the Titanic disaster, the objects and stories within this book are theperfect introduction to the collections of Royal Museums Greenwich. With a foreword by Paddy Rodgers, Director of Royal Museums Greenwich.