The Atlantic: Slavery, Trade, Empire
This gallery is about the movement of people, goods and ideas across and around the Atlantic Ocean from the 17th century to the 19th century.
The connections created by these movements changed the lives of people on three continents, profoundly affecting their cultures and societies and shaping the world we live in today.
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Website
www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/atlantic-worlds
Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk//se000088?id=EVENT508481
Exhibitions and events
Nelson, Navy, Nation: The story of the Royal Navy and the British people, 1688–1815
Permanent exhibitionFrom bustling dockyards to ferocious sea battles, the gallery brings to life the tumultuous 18th century, exploring how the Royal Navy shaped everyday lives as it became a central part of society and...
Voyagers: Britons and the Sea
Permanent exhibitionSet in the heart of the new Sammy Ofer Wing, Voyagers tells the story of Britain and the sea, illustrating the contemporary significance of maritime histories and the personal stories of our island...
Traders: the East India Company and Asia
Permanent exhibitionTraders: the East India Company and Asia is a permanent gallery exploring Britain’s maritime trade with Asia, focusing on the role played by the East India Company. For over 250 years, the East...
Nelson's Ship in a Bottle
Permanent exhibitionWe are delighted to announce that thanks to the generosity of many individuals, the fundraising appeal to buy Yinka Shonibare, MBE’s sculpture Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle for the National Maritime...
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