Mary Rose Trust Annual Review 2019
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MARYROSEANNUALREPORT MR Final after Chair.indd 2 30/09/2019 16:08 Over my forty-year involvement, I have been delighted to see the Trust evolve from an ambitious and determined group of enthusiasts undertaking the world’s biggest ever underwater archaeological excavation into a world class museum and professional organisation, respected around the world for its work.
I am particularly pleased with the way the Trust continues to develop the fascinating Mary Rose story, with the latest scientific research revealing more compelling stories about the origins of the Mary Rose’s ship’s company, showing Tudor England was most likely far more diverse than we thought. It all makes for a spellbinding story and one that visitors continue to find as compelling as we all did when we were diving on, and excavating, the ship all those decades ago.
I remain immensely proud of having played a small part in recovering the immense treasures of the Mary Rose for the nation and send my heartfelt thanks to all those, past and present, who support the Trust and help make sure that future generations can be inspired by this truly remarkable story.
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MARYROSEANNUALREPORT MR Final after Chair.indd 3 30/09/2019 16:08 Highlight of our trip to Portsmouth. Seeing the salvaged ship and artefacts from 500 years ago, preserved so well. It’s spine tingling.
TripAdvisor SK - Nuneaton
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MARYROSEANNUALREPORT MR Final after Chair.indd 4 30/09/2019 16:08 Foreword