Blog post
How to research Jamaican family history
A brief guide to the records, resources and online collections available for people researching Jamaican ancestry.
Blog post
Lord Nelson, smallpox and the question of vaccination
A letter from Admiral Lord Nelson to his lover Emma Hamilton written soon after the birth of their daughter sheds light on early attitudes to vaccination.
Visitor highlight
Christopher Wren's Octagon Room
The beautiful Octagon Room at Flamsteed House is the oldest part of the Royal Observatory
Event
Members' Lecture: Royal Observatory Greenwich: A History in Objects
Join Dr Louise Devoy as she explores the rich legacy of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich through 100 fascinating objects