Wellcome Collection
The Royal Observatory, Greenwich Hill. Engraving.
Unknown artist
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.
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