Blogs

Cheque in the Cupboard!

Published: 11 Feb 20

While the Heritage & Education Centre undergoes a radical transformation over the next few months, learn more about an unlikely 101-year-old treasure that floated to the surface last week.

Navy Records Society visit to 71 Fenchurch Street

Published: 06 Jan 20

The Navy Records Society visited us in November 2019. Naval and maritime history blogger Kate Jamieson, who helped organise the visit, has written about the day.

How Jazzy is the Iomega Jaz Drive?

Published: 31 Oct 19

A Defence of a Maligned and Forgotten Storage System.

Heritage Open Day Quizzes 2019

Published: 16 Sep 19

Heritage Open Day Quizzes

Jebez Barrett

Published: 13 Sep 19

in 1911, Head Messenger Jebez Barrett retired. He published his memoirs about his experiences working at Lloyd's Register. His stories provide a unique insight, not only into the Society's history but also wider social changes and events.

Bernard Waymouth

Published: 13 Sep 19

Learn more about the extraordinary achievements of Bernard Waymouth

Birdies, bats and bowling

Published: 12 Sep 19

From cricket matches to golf tournaments, Lloyd's Register has had several sports clubs and societies!

Who's that lady?

Published: 12 Sep 19

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.

People Power - Women at Lloyd's Register

Published: 12 Sep 19

Uncover the stories of some of the women who made their mark at Lloyd's Register

RNLI

Published: 12 Sep 19

Discover our work with the RNLI, committing over £2 million to the training of crew members since 2007

People power – our 250th anniversary story

Published: 12 Sep 19

As we approach 260 years, we look back at our 250 year anniversary celebrations, bringing our global family together.

The remarkable ship Resolute

Published: 19 Jul 19

Summer intern Charlie Kelley recounts the story of the famous Arctic exploration vessel.

First and Famous: Dunedin

Published: 26 Jun 19

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

Below the Waves - RFA War Mehtar

Published: 21 Feb 19

Archives and Collections Assistant Max Wilson was asked to help with an enquiry from the Salvage and Marine Operations unit of the Ministry of Defence regarding the wreck of the War Mehtar

First and Famous: Aquitania

Published: 15 Jan 19

HEC Digital Content Manager and Research Specialist Sean Clemenson takes a look at the famous liner's career.

The First World War

Published: 11 Nov 18

This year marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. Find out how HEC is marking the anniversary.

The SS Athenia

Published: 03 Sep 18

Charlotte has written about the SS Athenia, the first ship to be sunk by Germany during the Second World War, and a personal connection she has to the rescue operation of those on board.

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

Published: 14 Aug 18

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

Published: 27 Jul 18

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

Robert Kerr-'The Ship that Saved Vancouver'

Published: 16 Jul 18

Archives and Collections Assistant Max Wilson uncovered the story of the Robert Kerr, the ship that saved Vancouver.