Blogs

Archives Unlocked: My Week at Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage & Education Centre

Last month, sixth form student, Edith Kean joined the Heritage & Education Centre team for a week of work experience.

Storying the Life and Career of Ronald F. Munro through Material Culture

Trace the life of Lloyd's Register surveyor from his apprenticeship, to becoming honorary vice president at the Institute for Marine Engineers through his possessions.

Shipping & Struggles: The Fascinating Story of the Bowring Steamship Company

Discover the Bowring Steamship Company records.

"Which Lloyd's is that?": Exploring the many versions of 'Lloyd's'

Roy and Lesley Adkins explore the many versions of 'Lloyd's' throughout its history.

‘The Forgotten Wrecks of the First World War’: The Unfortunate Story of the SS Camberwell

An accompaniment to the Maritime Archaeology Trust’s ‘Uncharted Maritime Tales’ series.

Who's that lady?

The Lloyd's Register ladybadge has been at the heart of the Society from early in its formation. Learn more about her and what she means for Lloyd's Register.

First and Famous: Dunedin

Learn more about the Dunedin, one of the first refrigerated ships and part of our First and Famous collection.

These are a few of our favourite things...Dermot Fowler

In July 2018, the Heritage and Education Centre welcomed Dermot Fowler to the team for work experience. He wrote about his favourite thing!

First and Famous: Thermopylae

A short blog from Summer Intern Dermot Fowler, about the historic ship Thermopylae.

These are a few of our favourite things...Misha Ansell

In July 2018, the Heritage and Education Centre welcomed Misha Ansell to the team for her work experience week. She wrote about her favourite thing!

First and Famous: Fullagar

We're taking an in depth look at Lloyd's Register's 'First and Famous' ships. These ships are significant in terms of design, technological advances, historic importance, or just ships everyone has heard of that we've classed. This post features the history of the Fullagar, the world's first fully welded ocean-going ship.

First and Famous: Lenin ex St. Alexandre Nevsky

We're taking an in depth look at LR's 'First and Famous' ships. These ships are significant in terms of design, technological advances, historic importance, or just ships everyone has heard of that we've classed. This post features the history of the Russian icebreaker Lenin ex St. Alexandre Nevsky an important "workhorse of the ocean".

First and Famous: Two Ships Called Sirius

We're taking an in depth look at LR's 'First and Famous' ships. These ships are significant in terms of design, technological advances, historic importance, or just ships everyone has heard of that we've classed. This week we're looking at the first iron vessel classed by Lloyd's Register, the story of another ship called Sirius and a maritime hero forgotten to history.

Hecla Rediscovered: The Story of an Arctic Explorer pt.3

The third and final Hecla Rediscovered blog covers her third voyage to the Arctic and her expedition to the North Pole.

Hecla Rediscovered: The Story of an Arctic Explorer pt.2

Part two recounts Hecla's second Voyage to the Arctic from 1821-1823

Hecla Rediscovered: The Story of an Arctic Explorer pt.1

Archives and Collections Assistant Max Wilson recounts the first voyage Hecla undertook between 1819-1820.

These are a few of our favourite things...Max Wilson

These are a few of our favourite things...Sean Clemenson

These are a few of our favourite things...Louise Sanger

These are a few of our favourite things...Victoria Culkin