The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Hill. Engraving.

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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Hill. Engraving. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1 print : engraving ; image 6.5 x 10.5 cm

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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.

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

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