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Turner’s ‘The Battle of Trafalgar’
See J.M.W. Turner’s largest painting on display at the Queen's House
Event
Dark history and haunted tours of the Queen's House
Join us (if you dare) for an after-hours tour of the Queen's House. Who knows what you might encounter...
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Altazimuth Pavilion
See the beautiful Altazimuth Pavilion, home of the Annie Maunder Astrographic Telescope
Story topic
When do the clocks go back?
Marking the end of British Summer Time, the clocks go back in October, giving us an extra hour in bed
Blog post
How to research Jamaican family history
A brief guide to the records, resources and online collections available for people researching Jamaican ancestry.
Blog post
Lord Nelson, smallpox and the question of vaccination
A letter from Admiral Lord Nelson to his lover Emma Hamilton written soon after the birth of their daughter sheds light on early attitudes to vaccination.
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Christopher Wren's Octagon Room
The beautiful Octagon Room at Flamsteed House is the oldest part of the Royal Observatory
Royal Observatory public astronomy programme
Learn about our programme of events, including daytime observing sessions, talks, astronomy courses and more