'Pirates' exhibition @ The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Come along on Sunday 29th June for a new exhibition at the National Maritime Museum on Pirates.

About the exhibition
Heroic rascals or violent criminals? Discover the truth behind pirate life in this new exhibition.

It explores the perception of piracy in popular culture – from comical characters like Captain Pugwash and Captain Hook to anti-heroes like Long John Silver and Captain Jack Sparrow – and examines why the idea of a pirate’s life still fascinates us today.

While often portrayed as swashbuckling scoundrels, the real history of pirates is far more complex. It follows the global history of piracy from the South China Sea to the coast of North Africa and explores the issues of modern piracy facing seafarers today.

The exhibition illuminates real-life figures, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach, William Kidd, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, and reflects on how perceptions of pirates, both past and present, are shifting.

The visit should last about 2 hours and is self-guiding.

Cost
The exhibition is £15 per person.

You can purchase tickets on the day or online in advance at the link: https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=EXP&_gl=1a8j60a_gcl_auNDQxNTE3MTYyLjE3NDgwMDk3MzM._gaMTI0NzY2MTU5LjE3NDAxNDQzNTY._ga_7JJ3J5DBF6*czE3NDgwMDk3MzMkbzIkZzEkdDE3NDgwMTA0NDYkajYwJGwwJGgwJGQ2S2JKcGdWNUJ5NXFLWHVJUkdYUFFSQWx3aGJ6MjA1Z0Nn

If you aim for the 2:00pm slot.

Become a Full Member
To become a Full Member (£14 a year), either go to PayPal and send a payment to general@cultureseekers.org, send via Bank Transfer (email me for details) or pay cash on the day.

Afterwards
After we will head to the cafe within the museum from 3:30pm for a chat over a drink.

If you can make it, please come to the cafe afterwards, as it’s a great way to meet and get to know others after the visit.

Please note, we only wait outside the station for 10 minutes after the advertised meeting time, so please be early or on time.

If you can't see us outside the station, please text.

Look out for the red and blue 'London Cultureseekers' group sign.

Hope to see you there!

Robert
07905 901 834 (prefer text) or email: general@cultureseekers.org

On the day, if you can’t make the trip, just change your RSVP to No or text me to say you can’t make it.
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