Photographic plate

Positive copper plate of Royal Observatory, Greenwich, seen from the east. Shows the Shepherd Gate Clock and Porters Lodge with Flamsteed House in the background. Border of plate discoloured and marked.

Object Details

ID: AST1101
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Photographic plate
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lacey
Date made: ca.1890
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1 mm x 128 mm x 97 mm