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Greenwich is a historic London suburb famous for
the Greenwich Meridian Line, the Royal Observatory and its maritime
associations.
It is approximately 1 hour's journey from Central
London. You will see:
- The Greenwich Meridian Line - 0° longitude,
where West meets East. You will have a chance to stand on
the actual line, with one foot in the Western Hemosphere
and one in the Eastern Hemosphere - and take a picture!
- The Royal Observatory traces the history of mapping
the skies, the solution of longitude problem and the establishment
of International Time Zones.
- Camera Obscura, telescopes, chronometers, measuring standards
- from the very first ones to modern day.
- Greenwich has been home to kings and queens through
the ages. It is the birthplace of Henry VIII and
his famous daughters Queen Mary & Queen Elizabeth
I. From Henry VIII's 16th century Tudor palace to baroque
grandeur of Naval Hospital buildings designed by Sir
Christpher Wren, the creator of London's St.Paul's Cathedral,
Greenwich is steeped in royal intrigue and splendour.
- The National Maritime Museum offers a collection
2 million items covering each aspect of British Maritime
history, from royal barges to ocean lines, from Elizabethan
priates/explorers to Admiral Nelson, with a special exhibition
and programme of events marking the bicentenary of the Battle
of Trafalgar in 2005.
- Cutty Sark is the world famous Tea Clipper build
in 1869. She ran the tea races and later would make it to
Australia and back in 80 days. Today the Cutty Sark stands
proudly on the Greenwich quay, impressing visitors with
its tall masts and sails which, if unfolded, could cover
the area of 10 tennis courts.
- All these attractions are set within an easy walking distance
of each other and close to the magnificent Greenwich
Park, 180 acres of 18th century landscaped grounds surrounded
by quaint English cottages. As well as the Royal Observatory,
you will find here the Werner Collection, an exhibition
of fine and decorative Renaissance art in the Ranger's House
nearby.
- The views from the top part of the park offer breathtaking
photo opportunities: the Thames, new Canary Wharf business
development featuring the tallest building in London, the
Millenium Dome and much more!
- Greenwich offers excellent shopping opportunities.
If you are visiting on Thursday - Sunday, the Greenwich
market will be open for a wide range of antiques, hand crafted
items, art work, unique gifts and crafting trends. A wide
ranging selection of cafes and restaurants will offer
you a pleasant and well - earned rest from all the history
and shopping in this remarkable London suburb!
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Official website: www.nmm.ac.uk
For
more information and bookings contact:
Irina Porter, 50a Leighton Gdns, London NW10 3PT, Great Britain
tel 0208 960 2092
irina@london-northwest.com
www.guide-for-london.com
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