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If you would like to buy tickets for the new museum please visit this link: http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets/

All enquiries about tickets will need to go through Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre. Please call: 02392 728060

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The Telegraph – Historic milestone for 500-year-old wreck of Mary Rose warship

BBC – Mary Rose protective jets turned off for the first time

ITV – Historic milestone’ for Mary Rose as jets are switched off

The News – Historic moment for Mary Rose

AboutMyArea – Mary Rose Enters Final Phase Of Conservation

However, there has also been a buzz around the Portsmouth Festivities and their new musical extravaganza “Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose”

The News – Singers prepare to tell warship’s tale in new way

Visit Portsmouth - Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose – Portsmouth Festivities

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Our cafe crew have spent this morning being trained by head barista and latte art expert Gareth Davies, who you can see working his magic in this video.

When we open on 31st May they’ll be experts at the art of coffee making! You can find out more about Paddy and Scott’s at their website, http://www.paddyandscotts.co.uk/

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The Tudor warship will now enter into an air drying phase, where over 100 tons of water will be extracted from the hull over the next 4 to 5 years. With a pioneering building design, the new museum encircles a “Hot Box” chamber that houses the hull of the ship as this highly technical drying out process takes place. This notable design will enable visitors the intriguing opportunity to see conservation in action through windows into the airtight chamber where the hull lies, as fabric ducts direct conditioned air, in a highly sophisticated pattern, to gradually remove water from the wood. This carefully monitored process has only been executed on this scale on the Swedish warship Vasa, and the Mary Rose Trust has worked closely with them to learn from their experience and the Trust team are now considered to be the leading experts on maritime conservation in the world.

Once drying is complete in 2017, the internal walls will be removed and visitors will be able to see a completely unobstructed view of the hull – further enhancing the visitor experience and the connections between the hull and the artefacts.

Mark Jones, Head of Conservation at the Mary Rose Trust commented: ”The conservation of Henry VIII’s warship Mary Rose has been one of the largest and most complex programmes of this type ever undertaken. Now we reach a milestone as after 19 years of spraying the hull with PEG, we are switching the sprays off for the final phase of conservation to begin. It really will be a unique chance for visitors to see our dedicated team preserve such a treasured artefact as they can see through windows into the ‘hotbox’ containing the Mary Rose when the new museum opens.”

The Mary Rose is the only sixteenth century warship on display anywhere in the world.  The ongoing £35m heritage project to build the new museum and complete the current conservation programme on the ship and her contents has received £23m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The HLF has been an ongoing supporter of the Mary Rose and, in addition to its £23m investment has awarded a number of other grants totalling £9.5 million over the past 18 years.

The opening marks 30 years since the hull of the Mary Rose was raised from the Solent in 1982 and 437 years after she sank on 19 July, 1545: when their world ended, our story began. The ship sank in full view of King Henry VIII while leading the attack on a French invasion fleet during the Battle of The Solent.

The new museum finally reunites the ship with the many thousands of the 19,000 artefacts raised from the wreck.  The excavation and salvage of the Mary Rose created a milestone in the field of maritime archaeology and remains the largest underwater excavation and recovery ever undertaken in the world.

Find out more about the conservation processes used at http://www.maryrose.org/archaeology-and-conservation/mary-rose-conservation/

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Tickets are time-ticketed and you will need to select the date and time of your visit.

Keep checking our website for updates on how and where to book.

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The new Mary Rose Museum will form the new centrepiece to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to The Royal Navy, one of the UK’s major visitor destinations. Lincoln Clarke, Chief Executive of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard said “The Mary Rose was built in Portsmouth 500 years ago and now, through the Museum, she confirms Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as the place to explore British naval history and further establishes the Dockyard as a major international visitor destination – with all the benefits this brings to local people and the city.”

The museum is a giant ‘air lock’ and time capsule which is built around King Henry VIIIs Mary Rose Ship, reuniting her with its content and crew.  The new museum, led by Wilkinson Eyre Architects (architect) and Pringle Brandon Perkins+Will (architects for the interior) was built around the hull of the ship.  The building takes the form of a finely crafted wooden ‘jewellery box’ with the hull at its centre and galleries running the length of the ship, each at a level corresponding to a deck level on the ship. The pioneering building design has created a special environment to protect the unique and priceless 16^th century artefacts and hull, and also display them in a manner that enables visitors to experience the ship in the best possible way.  Conservation work on the hull is in its final phase in a ‘hot box’ with fabric ducts directing, in a highly sophisticated pattern, dried air at exact temperatures across all parts of the hull.

Visitors will be able to see the hull through a series of windows giving different aspects over, and around, the ship.  Once drying is complete in 4 to 5 years time the internal walls will be removed and the hull will be viewed through nothing but air – further enhancing the visitor experience and the connections between the hull and the artefacts.

The museum will showcase the most comprehensive collection of some 19,000 Tudor artefacts in the world from personal belongings such as wooden eating bowls, leather shoes, musical instruments through to longbows and two tonne guns. For the first time crew members will be bought to life through forensic science as you will come face to face with a carpenter, cook, archer and even ‘Hatch’ the ship’s dog. Some artefacts are displayed in such a way to provide you with an insight into what each deck would have looked like moments before the ship sank.

The opening marks 30 years since the hull of Mary Rose was raised from the Solent in 1982 and 437 years after she sank on 19 July, 1545: when their world stopped, our story began. With 500 crew (and no more than 35 survivors) the ship sank in full view of King Henry VIII while leading the attack on a French invasion fleet during the Battle of The Solent. The Mary Rose, one of the first ships able to fire a broadside, was a firm favourite of King Henry VIII.  Her first battle was in 1512 and her then captain noted she was ‘The noblest ship of sail’.  When she sank she had just fired a broadside and was turning. Theories of why she sank range from French fire to her being overweight with cannon and troops.

The excavation and salvage of the Mary Rose created a milestone in the field of maritime archaeology and remains the largest underwater excavation and recovery ever undertaken in the world. Each object in the new museum – from human fleas to giant guns – was raised from the seabed and carefully conserved through a groundbreaking process that is still ongoing. The science behind the ongoing conservation work and underwater tales of salvage are highlighted, detailing the world leading archaeology pioneered through the care of the ship and the painstaking work to discover more about Tudor life.

Historian Dan Snow, and ambassador for the new Museum said:  “The story of the Mary Rose has fascinated people for generations. This tremendous new Museum housing together for the first time the hull of the ship and its many treasured artefacts will give us a sense of what life was like on aboard a Tudor ship like never before, helping to preserve the history of the Mary Rose for generations to come.”

The Mary Rose is the only sixteenth century warship on display anywhere in the world.  The ongoing £35 million heritage project to build the new museum and complete the current conservation programme on the ship and her contents has received £23m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The HLF has been an ongoing supporter of the Mary Rose and, in addition to its £23m investment has awarded a number of other grants totalling £9.5 million over the past 18 years.

Dame Jenny Abramsky, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund, said: “The drama of the day the Mary Rose was raised from the depths of the Solent is forever seared in my memory – the most significant archaeological find in our nation’s maritime history. Right from the start the Heritage Lottery Fund has worked closely with the Mary Rose Trust on this groundbreaking project to reunite the 500-year-old warship with thousands of artefacts telling her story.  It’s incredibly exciting that, after much painstaking conservation work, the Mary Rose is finally ready to go back on show in a wonderful new space where she will undoubtedly wow all who come to visit.”

The ongoing work with the hull and care of other artefacts requires visitor numbers and the environment to be carefully controlled.  In order to achieve this tickets for the museum are time and date stamped.  Visitors choose the time and date of their visit and can plan their day in Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard visiting the Mary Rose Museum at the time on their ticket.

John Lippiett, Chief Executive of the Mary Rose Trust said: “The new Mary Rose Museum marks a new and exciting chapter in the history of The Mary Rose, providing an astonishing resource for the world to learn about the Tudors and a centre of excellence for maritime archaeology and conservation.  The museum is testament to all those who have worked so hard on this remarkable [42] year project to locate, salvage and conserve the ship and her contents.  We look forward to welcoming the first visitors through the door on 31 May.”

A Single Attraction Ticket for the Museum cost £17 adult; £12.50 child; £16 concessions and £47 for a family.

An All Attraction ticket to include the new Mary Rose Museum costs £26 adult; £19.75 child; £24.25 concessions and £72 for family (inc. 2 adults/seniors and up to 3 children)

On sale from 8 April 2013 at www.historicdockyard.co.uk or at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

To book tickets: http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/tickets

Nearest public transport links: http://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/visitors/howtogethere.php

For further information on the Mary Rose project: www.maryrose.org

For Frequently Asked Questions - www.historicdockyard.co.uk/maryrose2013

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We currently have the UK Premiere of the Les Misérables Costume and Prop Exhibition! Featuring costumes and props from the recent Hollywood film, you’ll be sure to have fun.

Open now until 14th April. Tickets are £5 or it’s free entry with any valid All Attraction ticket to the Historic Dockyard.

For more information visit www.historicdockyard.co.uk

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With the new Mary Rose museum opening late Spring we are seeking a suitably qualified accountant to lead the financial management of the Trust and its two trading subsidiaries. At this exciting time in the history of the Mary Rose, the successful candidate will provide financial information and strategic financial advice to the Board of Trustees and manage the day to day finance functions with the support of two finance staff.

Hands-on accounting experience and Excel spreadsheet expertise is essential, along with good communication and interpersonal skills.  A down to earth and pragmatic attitude to the job would be required.

This is a part time post on 3 days a week; salary £24,000 per annum (£40,000 fte).  For a job description and further information please contact Sally Tyrrell, HR Manager, on s.tyrrell@maryrose.org or on 02392750521 Ext 2202.

Applications should be made in writing including your CV and should be received no later than Monday, 22 April 2013.  Interviews will take place on Tuesday, 30 April 2013.

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For the first time in the UK, courtesy of NBC Universal Archive and Collections, costumes and props from the recent Hollywood Blockbuster will be on display from Friday 29th March to Sunday 14th April.

The special exhibition will feature nineteen costumes and a selection of props on display. Included will be Hugh Jackman’s Valjean convict costume that he wore in his Portsmouth scenes, various costumes worn by Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Isabelle Allen and Amanda Seyfried as Cosette, Natalya Angel Wallace and Samantha Barks as Eponine, Helena Bonham Carter as Madame Thenardier and various other colourful clothing and items iconic to the film.

What is more, is that scenes from Les Misérables was filmed in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with HMS Victory and Portsmouth Naval Base both being used as locations in the film, giving  the ideal backdrop  for the film’s opening sequence.

So why not come along this Easter! Entry can be gained with a ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or its attractions or can be purchased separately priced at Adult: £5, Senior: £4, Child: £2.50, Family: £12.50.

A featurette on the costume design can be seen here: http://youtu.be/jd5ffc48RJU

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