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The Greenwich Time Ball and one time for all
How do you know that your watch, clock or phone is telling exactly the right time? At one time, the only way was to look to the roof of the Observatory.
A history of the Royal Observatory
Find out more about the founding of the Royal Observatory, and how Greenwich came to be known as the 'Home of Time'
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Christopher Wren
Best known for designing St. Paul's Cathedral, Christopher Wren's two loves of astronomy and architecture were combined when he worked on the Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Royal portraits in Royal Museums Greenwich’s collection
Come face to face with Kings and Queens, and discover 500 years of royal portraits at the Queen's House in Greenwich
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What is the Prime Meridian and why is it in Greenwich?
How Greenwich found its place in the centre of global time and navigation
The Solebay Tapestry
Discover the story behind the largest tapestry in Royal Museums Greenwich's collection
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Maritime Migration: Film Screenings and Panel Discussion | Refugee Week 2025
Filmmakers, creatives and academics come together to mark Refugee Week
A Timeless Wedding Shoot at Cutty Sark
Read more about our wonderful styled wedding shoot at Cutty Sark
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Workshops on the theme of healing - Refugee Week 2022
See the outcome of workshops centred around Refugee Week 2022's healing theme, hosted by BLKBRD Collective in collaboration with the National Maritime Museum
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Refugee Week 2025
Find out about the events taking place at Royal Museums Greenwich to mark Refugee Week