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1776 American Independence report to go on display in Greenwich

Fahad Redha

April 24, 2026
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1776 American Independence report to go on display in Greenwich

To mark a quarter of a century of America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4^th July 2026, the National Maritime Museum will host a special temporary display of what may be one of the earliest British reports on American independence from 1776.

Set to open on 15^th June, the free temporary display will provide an opportunity to witness the “remarkable manuscript up close, shedding light on the speed, complexity, and impact of transatlantic communication during the American revolution,” the museum said.

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Central to the display are a letter dated 10^th July 1776, and a handwritten copy of the Declaration made between 5^th and 10 July 1776, sent to John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, by Vice‑Admiral Molyneux Shuldham, Commander‑in‑Chief of the North American Station. These documents are thought to be among the first written accounts of American independence to reach the UK, “offering a remarkable insight into how news of the Declaration travelled across the Atlantic,” according to the museum.

Sent to Britain just days after the Declaration was first printed in Philadelphia, the documents provide a rare British perspective on the developments across the Atlantic, news that would eventually reshape global politics. The survival of the manuscripts “offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore how information was transmitted, interpreted, and acted upon during a pivotal moment in world history,” according to the museum.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.