A selection of images digitised from the glass plate collection in the Tudor Collins project.
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Sweet Heart Badges
These tiny badges are known as ‘sweetheart’ jewellery.
Painting the Navy
Painting the Navy – celebrating 80 years of RNZN with Colin Wynn.
Red Bicycle
Red Bicycle used by Naval personnel in Second World War.
The ‘Beating’ Heart of the Navy
The drum has always played a special role in the military.
Sailor’s Grave
This grave marker was made for Able Seaman William Simpson.
A sailor’s diary – Battle of Kolombangara
AB Johnstone remembers the Battle of Kolombangara in his diary.
Te Kiwi Māia T-shirt and Contemporary Collecting
This T-shirt is one of the new items acquired for the collection.
To a Mother, from a loving Son
Personal collection of Peter Allen including letters to his Mother.
Minesweeper’s Gloves
Minesweeper’s gloves were made by home crafters and sent to ship’s crews.
International Women’s Day
In celebration of 2021 International Women’s Day we highlight Ruth Herrick.