The Stuart era saw some of the most tumultuous times for the royal family. In 1649 Charles I was executed as a result of the English Civil War, temporarily abolishing the notion of a monarch.

However in 1660 his son Charles II was welcomed back with open arms, and restored as the King of England.

It was also during the Stuart period that ‘Stuart England’ became ‘Stuart Great Britain’ when the act of union between England and Scotland was passed under Queen Anne.

17 Oct 2022
Mapping the Theatre of the Stuarts
This month we look at The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, the first English attempt at a comprehensive survey of these islands, created by John Speed for James VI & I in 1611
Queens of the Queen’s House
Greenwich has been a key location for the royal family for over 500 years
Gunpowder Plot: what is the history behind Bonfire Night?
Learn about the origins of Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, and find out more about the history of the Gunpowder Plot.
How did Oliver Cromwell die?
He is one of the most divisive figures of British history. But how did he die?
Anne of Denmark
A cultural pioneer and art collector — uncover the life of the Stuart monarch who commissioned the Queen's House in Greenwich
Who was Queen Anne?
Who was Queen Anne and who were her Favourites?
Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia, the 'Winter Queen'
Discover the romantic marriage and brave life of the 'Winter Queen', daughter of James I, and hidden figure of British history
02 Mar 2017
Women, Astronomy & Greenwich
Louise De Keroualle was a key component in the race to find longitude. 
Samuel Pepys and the Royal Society - film
Did you know that Samuel Pepys became president of the Royal Society - despite very limited scientific knowledge! How did his love of fish almost stop the publication of Isaac Newton's world-changing Principia Mathematica?
21 Mar 2016
Aphra Behn: Poet, Playwright, Prisoner and Spy
Our curator Kristian Martin discusses the playwright, poet and novelist Aphra Behn.