Situated on the hill in Greenwich Royal Park, the Royal Observatory, Greenwich commands breathtaking views of the City of London and the River Thames. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren it was begun for John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal, appointed by Charles II for the purpose of navigational research. Today it is home to Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the world, which divides the Eastern and the Western hemispheres.

Two images on one plate. See PAD2182 for another copy and notes on this which appears to be Kinhall's print of 1750.