This project tells the story of Admiral Shovell from Crayford, whose death prompted the Longitude Act and changed navigation forever.
A series of exhibition panels about the life and times of Sir Cloudesley Shovell.
Pictures showing the life and times of Admiral Shovell
Explore documents and objects related to Admiral Shovell from Crayford Town Archives.
Our team has worked with students and creators to develop resources to share the story of Sir Cloudesley Shovell with students of all ages.
Here are some the activities run by the Shovell and the Longitude project in 2014.
