June 22 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the home of the historic Prime Meridian that is ...

For many Londoners, if asked the best places to go to get a great free view of the city of London, Greenwich Park has to be high on the list. The home of the Royal Observatory, and the part of ...

TIME began in Greenwich, or at least it's where you'll find the Meridian Line. Not only does the London borough have an interesting history, it's a great place to spend a day with so many other ...

Although today the Royal Observatory Greenwich, in south-east London, is an excellent museum, for almost 300 years the site was a centre for astronomical and navigational observations and research.

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich, in London, was at the forefront of this technological rush. It was here that Greenwich Mean Time was developed – an average measure of solar time by astronomers ...

The Observatory’s role in the history of timekeeping and observation is celebrated (Handout/PA) David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

A photo of the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London | Credit: Pawel Libera/Getty Images. The site itself has also weathered physical threats, including an attempted anarchist bomb attack in 1894.

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675. Featured on the main set of six stamps are the Airy Transit Circle Telescope ...