The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Hill. Engraving.

Reference:
30521i
  • Pictures
  • Online

Selected images from this work

View 1 image

About this work

Publication/Creation

[London]

Physical description

1 print : engraving ; image 6.5 x 10.5 cm

Lettering

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, ; Kent. ; This spot was chosen by Sir Christopher Wren, & the celebrated Flamstead was appointed the first astronomer royal. Within the building is a deep dry well for making observations on the stars in the daytime.

References note

Not in B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983

Reference

Wellcome Collection 30521i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

Permanent link