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If you stood here on the hill in Greenwich Park at 3.14pm on 10 August 1675, you would have seen Astronomer Royal John Flamsteed lay the foundation stone of Britain’s first state-funded scientific research institution.
Happy birthday, Royal Observatory: https://t.co/ilfUbd9qN8
Here are just a few of the best space images in the world: The Green Lady © Nicholas Roemmelt
Each card shows a painted figure or animal, as well as the four compass points and the names of the important stars.
Our online explorer stories return on Monday with the story of Sir Francis Drake. Join us to decide if Sir Francis Drake was an explorer or a pirate:
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'When othered in society, it is crucial to record the impact of your experiences.'
Exclusively for #RefugeeWeek2020, @Lifeof_Bree guides you through an introspective writing exercise inspired by her own story and early memories of the sea.
Listen now: https://t.co/f8lbcVAnlN
Our online explorer stories return on Monday with tales of Zheng He and the Chinese Treasure Fleet.
Join us as we learn how he commanded treasure voyages to Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and East Africa from 1405 to 1433.
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Find out more about the original ‘mudlarks’ of the River Thames https://t.co/ofvSg1W3Ly
A view of the Queen's House from Greenwich Park, with the dome of the Queen Mary Court visible immediately to the left of the House and the dome of the King William Court just seen above a tree on the left.
Grace’s father, William, was keeper of the Longstone Lighthouse on one of the islands. On the evening of 7 September 1838, while looking out of the window of the lighthouse during a raging storm, Grace spotted the wreck and survivors of the Forfarshire.
Calling all adventurers! Join us this Monday for our online workshop (aimed at ages 7-14) to learn all about Jeanne Baret – the first woman to sail around the world: https://t.co/cY8wiER9zk #MuseumFromHome