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Penguin Books and the Royal Navy: From Typography to Torpedoes

Part 2: Ruari McLeanIn our last blog post, we explored the unexpected role of a submarine commander in the creation of the Penguin Books logo. But as…
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Penguin Books and the Royal Navy: From Logos to Lieutenant Commander

Part 1: The Story Behind the Penguin Books LogoLogos are often the silent storytellers of a brand’s identity. Some are meticulously crafted by…
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HMS Alliance is 80!

But why is she so important and why have we preserved her?
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WRINS Uniform - A piece of history that’s redefining naval tradition

A remarkable artefact from our collection has helped reshape the course of Royal Navy history, making an unforgettable impact on thousands of serving…
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Commemorating Operation Roast and Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter VC

80 years ago today 43 Commando Royal Marines took part in Operation Roast – the Battle of Lake Comacchio in Italy during the Second World War. One of…
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The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak

The sinking of HMS Royal Oak, in the early days of the Second World War, was a major shock for the Royal Navy. In total 834 personnel were killed as…
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Conserving a map charting the course of the most legendary naval operation for D-Day 80

In June 1944 Southwick House, just outside of Portsmouth, became the nerve centre of the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Southwick…
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The story of the Royal Navy’s role in D-Day for D-Day 80

The D-Day landings, codenamed Operation Neptune, marked the start of the end for Nazi occupation in Europe. Nearly 7000 naval vessels were used…