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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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John Harrison's marine timekeepers
Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea
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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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Sea Things gallery
Explore the sea through personal stories from the deep
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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
Narrative Maps
A series of maps by artist Djordje Balmazovic were recently acquired by Royal Museums Greenwich