On 14 September 1996, The Golden Hinde sailed into St Mary Overie Dock, greeted by the Bankside community and beginning a new life as a living landmark on the Thames. Almost three decades later, the ship has become part of the fabric of Southwark - a classroom, a stage, a museum, and a neighbour.
Now, as the ship reaches its Pearl Anniversary, we are embarking on a year-long programme of celebrations that will run from September 2025 to September 2026.
