
16/03/2023
Twelve lengths of anchor cable, an anchor and a bronze culverin.
Wonder which one was heaviest?
The Mary Rose is located within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, just five minutes from Portsmouth Harbo
Built between 1509 and 1511, she was one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, and was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII. After a long and successful career, she sank accidentally during an engagement with the French fleet in 1545. Her rediscovery and raising were seminal events in the history of nautical archaeology.
Operating as usual
Twelve lengths of anchor cable, an anchor and a bronze culverin.
Wonder which one was heaviest?
Our Time Detectives multisensory AR app has just won an SXSW 2023 Innovation Award for Convergent Gaming!
Well done to all the team at Picture This Productions!
Find out more and download the app at maryrose.org/time-detectives/
Our new augmented reality app immerses players in the sights and sounds of life on board the Mary Rose almost 500 years ago.
This , we asked our collections team to discuss how we look after the objects recovered from the Mary Rose.
Today, Acting Head of Conservation David Pearson shows us the main conservation facility, where we treat objects that spent centuries under the sea...
https://youtu.be/JMqpYOfc0v4
A Tudor surgeon should be able to treat all injuries, including the most deadly of all, a pie to the head...
This image from Gersdorff's Fieldbook of Surgery (1519) is known as Wound Man, and shows all the injuries a surgeon should be able to treat.
Obviously not all at the same time though, that would be silly...
Find out more about the surgeon on the Mary Rose - https://maryrose.org/meet-the-surgeon/
Dive into the story of how Henry VIII's favourite ship was recovered this Easter at The Mary Rose in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard!
From special handling tables and activities to our new 4D experience, there's plenty to entertain all ages!
Find out more -
The Mary Rose is the ideal fun family day out in Portsmouth
This , we asked our collections team to talk about how we look after the objects recovered from the Mary Rose.
In our first video, Curator Hannah Matthews talks about our archive, where we keep objects that aren't on display.
https://youtu.be/kRMlcEl8wQA
Looking for something a bit different this Mothers Day?
We've teamed up with BaxterStorey to provide you and your mum with a luxury experience this Mother's Day, including entry to The Mary Rose, a guided tour and Afternoon Tea at Boathouse 4!
Find out more at
View Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Experience for 2 from The Mary Rose.
Every so often, we get to go into the ship hall with our conservation team and get pictures from an unusual angle...
Good luck tonight to our own Alex Hildred, who's been nominated for the Pamodzi Creatives Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards!
EDIT: check our comment for the result...
THREE WEEKS TO GO!
Are you looking forward to diving into the world of the divers who excavated the Mary Rose in our new 4D experience?
MaryRose.org/Dive-4D
Good luck to our own Pippa Bostock in the FDM everywoman in Technology Awards tonight!
Pippa is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and championing Women in Technology. Pippa is currently the Director of Development, Engagement and Marketing
A load of lovely lanthorns, located on the orlop!
These wooden lanthorns were the primary source of light below decks, but instead of glass, they had thin sheets of horn acting as panes to avoid them accidentally going out.
We're looking for a part time Human Resources Officer to ensure that we provide the best possible working environment and HR support for our staff to deliver the Mary Rose experience.
Interested?
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For meet Margaret Rule, lead archaeologist on the Mary Rose project from 1967, and leader of the operation that saw the ship return to the surface in 1982.
Recorded in 2007, Margaret Rule describes how she learned to dive, and how her first sea dive was something rather special...
MaryRose.org/40
In this month's Collections Blog, we have a guest blog by Graham Holgate of HistPix.com on the use of AI (or more accurately Machine Learning), to bring historical figures to life!
https://maryrose.org/blog/collections/the-collections-team/bringing-the-mary-rose-crew-to-life-with-ai
Come face-to-face with the crew of the Mary Rose
You know what's cool?
This.
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Happy World Book Day!
These are just some of the many leather book covers recovered from the Mary Rose.
They probably belonged to officers, as books were expensive, and literacy wasn't common among the working classes in 1545...
Happy to our Welsh followers!
Did you know the green and white background of the Welsh flag comes from the livery of the Tudors, and the flag we know today was first flown by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field?
The Tudors were originally Welsh, after all...
Despite what every dad who's ever entered our museum has told you, this mallet wasn't used as anaesthetic. Instead it was used, alongside a small chisel, for swift amputations of fingers and toes.
Much nicer.
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🎵🎶There's no earthly way of knowing
Which direction we are going...🎶🎵
No, wait, we found this compass, the earliest example known from an English ship at the time of discovery, panic over!
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Are we on your bucket list?
We should be, we've got loads, both leather and wooden buckets!
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The thing about museums after the schools go back is that they get nice and quiet.
Just putting that out there...
MaryRose.org/Your-Visit
This Sunday, 26th February, we're hosting a relaxed opening morning, where from 10am-12pm we turn the lights up & the sound down to make visiting more accessible for visually impaired and autistic visitors.
Find out more - MaryRose.org/Relaxed-Opening/
SURFACING 31ST MARCH!
Dive into the untold story of the finding, excavation and recovery of Henry VIII’s favourite ship in our new immersive 4D cinema experience!
Find out more and book tickets at maryrose.org/dive-4D
We're looking for Part Time/Weekend Visitor Experience Team Members to join our amazing team - Interested?
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In our latest Learning Blog, we look at careers in museums and how we inspire people to discover the range of jobs available in the heritage sector!
With so many diverse opportunities available, deciding which direction to take into the world of work can be difficult for young people. Museums and heritage sites provide a huge range of options: customer-service and visitor engagement roles; STEM, engineering and maintenance; and business skills i...
Did the Mary Rose's crew enjoy a pancake on Shrove Tuesday?
An inventory of “stuff, tackle, apparel, ordnance, artillery and habiliments of War” made on 27th July 1514, lists the Mary Rose carrying, among all the rigging and weapons, a quantity of cookware, including a frying pan!
While we know that Shrove Tuesday was observed in Tudor England, and Pancake races were taking place, It's sadly unlikely the entire crew of 500 men were tucking into pancakes made on a single frying pan.
Find out more, and how to make a Tudor Pancake, at https://maryrose.org/blog/historical/museum-blogger/pancakes-on-the-mary-rose/
Unfortunately there's no Learning blog this month, but why not take a look back at how school trips to the Mary Rose are no longer filled with leaky classrooms and peering through misty windows...
Our learning officer talks about how much has changed in the Mary Rose Learning Department since the days of the misty old ship hall and museum.
"You can't just keep posting pictures of the dog!"
Yes we can, he's adorable!
Find out more about Hatch, the ship's dog from the Mary Rose - https://maryrose.org/hatch
Half Term is over, and the kids are going back to school!
Luckily, we've got loads of online resources, from details about the crew to things they can make, to help when they start their inevitable Tudors project!
(and if you're an adult who just wants to make a thing for your desk, we've got you covered too!)
https://maryrose.org/learning-resources
Have you met our neighbours?
This is HMS M33, an M29 class Monitor and one of just three British warships that survive from WW1. She opened to the public in 2015, a century after she was initially built, and we have to admit, there's a lot to see on board!
The best thing is that you can see her, HMS Victory AND the Mary Rose, plus a load of other exciting attractions, if you pick up an Ultimate Explorer Ticket at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/site-attractions/attractions/hms-m-33
The Mary Rose, Portsmouth.
Though hopefully our username gave that away...
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Fancy learning a bit more about life on board the Mary Rose this Half Term?
Take a Family Guided Tour with one of our costumed guides and find out what it was like on Henry VIII's favourite ship!
https://maryrose.digitickets.co.uk/event-tickets/47010?catID=12383
Today's your last chance to have a go at writing like a Tudor at The Mary Rose this Half Term!
You can have a go at writing a story, or make your own Tudor-inspired bookmark!
If you can't make it until the weekend, there's still loads to enjoy this Half Term - MaryRose.org/Families
The mast top of the Mary Rose might seem like a terrible place to work, swaying side-to-side with the ship's motion, but it may have saved the poor look-out's life...
This one was found in the ship's stores, and was probably a spare.
Incidentally, a crow’s nest is mounted on the side of a mast, a top goes around. There, you’ve learned something new today.
When we said "Write Like a Tudor", we didn't mean it so literally!
Come and have a go at using an ink pen this week at the Mary Rose, as well as seeing loads of exciting things from the days of Henry VIII!
MaryRose.org/Families
We're looking for someone to join our team as an Individual Giving Officer, leading on developing and implementing individual and legacy giving programmes.
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Roses are Red,
and Roses are Blue
And sometimes they're Brown
(Great what lighting can do!)
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
We only found two quill nibs on the Mary Rose - not surprising, when literacy was seen as a luxury at the time - but they're both really stubby - is there a holder missing, or were they the equivalent of the tiny Argos pen?
Our family activity this half term is calligraphy, so if you're interested in having a go, come down to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and have a go!
https://maryrose.org/families
Local artist Alison Gardiner Designs will be in our museum shop on 14th February, so why not come and pick up a signed mug, designed by Alison to celebrate 40 years since the Mary Rose was raised!
https://maryrose.org/events/2023/02/14/family-events/meet-alison-gardiner/
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Have you tried the new Time Detectives App from Picture This Productions? This Augmented Reality app immerses players in the sights, sounds and smells of life on board the Mary Rose almost 500 years ago. https://maryrose.org/time-detectives/
Did you know that there were two main types of heavy ordnance on the Mary Rose, the wrought iron breech loaders, which fired stone shot, and the bronze muzzle loaders, which fired Iron shot. They may have been loaded differently, but they both had a very destructive effect on their targets... Find out more at https://maryrose.org/meet-the-soldiers/
Did you see our 40th Anniversary Supplement in The News, Portsmouth in October? If not, fear not, as an e-mag version is available! Check it out at https://maryrose.org/40/#supplement
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We seem to be having a few issues with our website at the moment, but we have people working on getting it up and running again! If you want to buy tickets, you can get them via https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets-and-offers Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Playing Portsmouth Community Lottery not only helps us, but other good causes i tneh city as well! Buy a ticket before Saturday 29th October to be in with a chance of winning £25,000 and a £1,000 bike voucher! Tickets cost just £1 a week and you don't need to live in Portsmouth to take part. https://www.portsmouthlottery.co.uk/support/mary-rose-trust
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In this month's collections blog, our team look at THAT moment from the raising of the Mary Rose, and ask "What actually happened?" Was the ship damaged? Did anything break? Did we nearly lose the Mary Rose? Find out at the link below… https://maryrose.org/blog/40th-anniversary/the-collections-team/crash-the-moment-that-made-a-nation-jump/
Celebrate 40 years of the Mary Rose being raised by raising your own Mary Rose with our #papercraft model! #arts #crafts There's plenty of other arts and crafts on our "Things to Make and Do" page - perfect for kids of all ages stuck indoors on a rainy day https://maryrose.org/things-to-make-and-do/#models
#OnThisDay, 1st October 1982, the Mary Rose was lifted from the seabed for the first time since the 16th century, ready to be placed on the lifting cradle. This animation, made by diver Colin Fox in 1982, shows the basic process that was used to raise the Mary Rose; digging underneath the ship, securing it to the Underwater Lifting Frame, and then gently placing it on the cradle. https://maryrose.org/recovering-the-mary-rose/
On This Day, 28th September 1982, the lifting cradle arrived on the Mary Rose wreck site. This would be lowered to the sea bed, where the hull would be placed on it ready to be lifted in October... Find out more about the work that went into recovering Henry VIII's favourite ship, and the impact it's had on the world of archaeology, in our Anniversary Lectures - MaryRose.org/Anniversary-Lectures #WhereWereYouIn82 #MaryRose40
Time for an upgrade? If you play Portsmouth Community Lottery before 27 August, you could win a £1,000 Currys eGift card to put towards a new 4K Ultra HD TV (or other screen of your choice)! Tickets cost just £1 a week! https://www.portsmouthlottery.co.uk/support/mary-rose-trust
On This Day, August 21st 1982, Tog Mor, a 91m tall crane, arrived over the Mary Rose wrecksite, where it would be used to lift the remains of Henry VIII's warship from the seabed, and return her to the surface for the first time in 437 years. MaryRose.org/40
No ship's biscuits survived on the Mary Rose, but records say they were issued with eight a day so we made our own - not sure we'd want to eat any though! They were cooked until they were rock solid, which made them last longer in stores, so how did the crew eat them? Well, you have to soften them first, or you'd break your teeth! Sticking them in your broth for a bit usually did the trick. Discover more about life at sea this summer at the Mary Rose Museum - MaryRose.org/Your-Visit
"In Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Two Mary Rose was raised from the Blue." Although occasionally she returns there through the magic of lighting... MaryRose.org/Your-Visit
Was Marie Rose sauce invented by the cook on the Mary Rose dive vessel? No. No it wasn't. You'll be saying she sank on her maiden voyage next... https://maryrose.org/blog/historical/museum-blogger/myths-of-the-mary-rose
On this day, 12th July 1981, divers excavating the Mary Rose uncovered the remains of a small dog outside the carpenter's cabin. This dog has since become one of our most popular exhibits, and has followers all over the world! Happy Birthday, Hatch!
The Mary Rose has proven inspirational to many in the fields of history and archaeology, but what about other fields? Turns out Henry VIII's favourite ship is the favourite of a few musicians too, who've produced their own tributes! https://maryrose.org/blog/in-the-museum/museum-blogger/music-tributes-to-the-mary-rose/
On This Day, 15th May 1971, Margaret Rule made her first dive on the Mary Rose, not long after the Mary Rose had been initially uncovered. Recorded in 2007, Margaret Rule describes how she learned to dive, and how her first sea dive was something rather special...
Has it really only been nine years since we stopped spraying the Mary Rose? https://maryrose.org/news/mary-rose-enters-final-phase-of-conservation/
Due to important maintenance work on our audio visual systems on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th April, there may be some disruption to our visitor experience. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Views of the ship, her objects and our Easter activities should be unaffected.
The race to preserve the bricks of a Tudor warship - How the latest science at Diamond Light Source is helping The Mary Rose and University of Kent look after bricks recovered from Henry VIII's ship! https://maryrose.org/news/the-race-to-preserve-the-bricks-of-a-tudor-warship-the-mary-rose/
On this day, 21st March 1513, the Mary Rose attempted to prove her value as a sailing vessel by taking part in a race against the rest of the English fleet. SPOILERS: she won. Discover more at https://maryrose.org/blog/historical/museum-blogger/the-mary-rose-racing-yacht/
Henry VIII had balls of iron, and we're using the latest technology to help it stay that way! (With a little help from UCL and Diamond Light Source) https://maryrose.org/news/cannonball-conservation/
WELCOME TO SCIENCE WEEK! You aren't allowed to dive on the Mary Rose wreck site, but you can still experience the fun of diving with your own Cartesian Diver! https://maryrose.org/blog/arts-and-crafts/museum-blogger/make-your-own-diver/
In 1545, The Mary Rose sank outside Portsmouth Harbour defending England from invasion.
In 1982, The Mary Rose made a spectacular return to the surface.
Now, experience The Mary Rose as never before.
Explore the remains of Henry VIII’s favourite ship, recovered from the seabed in one of the most challenging archaeological excavations of all time. See the thousands of objects, from the large bronze guns to personal items like wooden bowls and nitcombs, which recreate life onboard with an authenticity no other attraction can provide.
Whether you’re interested in the lives of the officers, the ordinary sailors, or even the ship’s dog, you don’t just get a window into their lives, The Mary Rose opens a door to the world of 1545.
Nowhere else can the lives of the men who worked and lived on board a Tudor warship be more truly experienced. Discover that history is only a heartbeat away at the Mary Rose.
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