Blue Monday at Sea: Storms, Shipwrecks and Twilight Tales
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An evening guided tour at Trinity House exploring the history of weather at sea, from folklore and shipwrecks to the figures behind the shipping forecast.
This one-hour evening event at Trinity House marks Blue Monday with a journey through the history of weather at sea. Visitors will explore scientific discoveries in the collection that shaped modern understanding of the climate, hear stories of weather folklore and shipwrecks, and learn about the figures who inspired the modern shipping forecast and other technological advances. The event is a guided tour format, with disabled access limited to the ground floor and the vaults reached via steep stairs.
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