James Gill
3 articles on Royal Museums Greenwich - Discover amazing stories of the sea, space, history and creativity
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How much of the ocean has been explored?
How much of the ocean has been explored? James Gill Tue, 05/19/2026 - 13:33 It is often claimed that we know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the bottom of the ocean – and in a way it’s true! A study in 2025 estimated that we have visibly observed less than 0.001 per cent of the deep ocean floor, an area just a tenth of the size of Belgium
Writing the Thames: a poet's journey along the river
Writing the Thames: a poet's journey along the river James Gill Wed, 06/03/2026 - 08:44 I am absolutely delighted to be part of the 30-year celebration of the Thames Footpath, as its poet in residence . What does this last phrase conjure up for you, dear reader? Maybe a wanderer with a busy notepad writing through sun and rain, or a man in a pea-green boat f
Tall tales and deep waters: the story of the ocean with Olivia Armstrong
Tall tales and deep waters: the story of the ocean with Olivia Armstrong James Gill Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:36 Performer and storyteller Olivia Armstrong is standing in the Pacific Ocean. Her feet aren’t wet, sharks aren’t nibbling her toes, but she’s still fully immersed in our watery world. (At this point I should probably say that Olivia is standing on a map