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Captain Cook: Mapping the Transit of Venus

November 16, 2018November 21, 2018 Beth Ellin

2018 has seen us celebrate 250 years since the intrepid Captain Cook set off on his journey. 2019 will mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook, Joseph Banks, Charles Green […]

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Captain James Cook facts 

July 5, 2018October 21, 2020 Beth Ellin

There’s a lot to take in when learning about the life of Captain Cook. Have a read of these easy to remember James Cook facts and impress your friends and […]

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Captain James Cook

Captain Cook family and early life

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Beth Ellin

The Captain Cook family history and his early life is a fascinating tale. Read through our James Cook articles to find out more about the Cook family, his early life, […]

statue commemorating the Captain James Cook voyages
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Captain James Cook voyages

June 6, 2018June 7, 2018 Beth Ellin

There were three famous Captain James Cook voyages that you need to know about: New Zeland and the Great Barrier Reef, the search for Terra Australis, and the American north-west. […]

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Captain James Cook

Join us for the #Cook250 Festival 2018

May 31, 2018June 19, 2018 Beth Ellin

Mast On HM Bark Endeavour Nearing Completion: CAG Photography We’re excited to see Whitby host the Cook 250 Festival to celebrate the life of Captain James Cook. 2018 marks the […]

Statue overlooking Whitby town to celebrate the James Cook legacy
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Celebrating 250 years of the James Cook legacy

March 13, 2018June 19, 2018 Beth Ellin

This year marks 250 years since Cook first set out across the seas in the Endeavour and began the journey that would create the Captain James Cook legacy we all […]

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