The Royal Observatory, Greenwich in a snow covered Greenwich Park


The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London played a major role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known as the location of the prime meridian. It is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park. Flamsteed House, the original part of the Observatory, was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Opened in 1676.


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Location: Greenwich Park, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Warren King / Alamy / Afripics
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