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Oral History

The Oral History gallery is your unique chance to hear first hand from people who have lived and worked with the sea in the twentieth century. Discover what it is like for women to serve at sea, find out about diving on the wreck of the Mary Rose and uncover the truth about what it is like to be in a naval family.

Hear Your History

Diving into the Past

How was the Mary Rose raised? Listen to some of the people who did it.

People and Changing Technology

Hear how the Navy's use of technology changed during the twentieth century.

Naval Medicine

How are sailors looked after when they get injured at sea? Learn how from some people involved. Available in 2008

Naval Families

Discover what it is like to be part of a naval family. Hear from 18 people who know. Available in 2008

" Encouraged to wear makeup "

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Hear more from Sarah Jackson

" Ballroom meetings "

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Hear more from Jane Eldridge