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Hidden Treasures From the Mary Rose Exhibition


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Hidden Treasures From the Mary Rose Exhibition

 
Description: This important exhibition will include over 200 rare objects from Henry VIII's favourite flagship.

Newest Review: ... of Flamingos which were in there (there are helpful signs up too, telling you what they all are). When we first entered the building, we stopped at the information desk to collect our tickets and a few leaflets. We had to show proof that we were Croydon residents here and then we were invited to make our way upstairs to the main exhibition. This is on the first floor and we took the stairs ... more

 ... although there is also a lift for those less able-bodied. You're then greeted by another member of staff, who explained the layout of the floor briefly and checked our tickets. There is a 45 minute documentary in a little cinema room off to the le...more

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kevin121
Crowned Review Hidden Treasures From the Mary Rose Exhibition: King Henry VIII's Hidden Treasures (2187 words)
by - written on 26/05/09 (Very useful, 221 readings)
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My mother asked me about a month ago, if I'd be interested in seeing this exhibition with her. It's been advertised locally quite a lot, being as it's in our vicinity and the exhibition has only just opened, and she was interested in seeing it. It didn't really appeal to me, mainly because I found my school history lessons had been dry and uninspiring. Added to which, the Mary Rose had been Henry VIII's flagship, and with my sketchy knowledge, a more remorseless and egotistical monarch is hard to find. (Unless you count his daughter Elizabeth who thought it best to burn all those Catholics. And his first daughter, of course, nicknamed Bloody Mary). Anyway, ...  Read the complete review

 

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