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Grace Darling
Grace Darling achieved great fame for the part she played in the rescue of survivors from a wrecked merchant ship in 1838.
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When is the winter solstice? The shortest day
When is the winter solstice this year? What does it mean? Is it the shortest or longest day?
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The Greenwich Meridian Laser
Spot the Royal Observatory's green laser beam that marks 0 degrees longitude
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John Harrison's marine timekeepers
Revolutionary timepieces that allowed ships to determine their longitude at sea
Visit Greenwich
Green space, historic London attractions and beautiful city views - discover the best that Greenwich has to offer
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February half term at the Queen's House
Find fun for all the family at the Queen's House this February
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Ocean Court at the National Maritime Museum
Explore the ocean. Play in the National Maritime Museum's largest indoor space. Discover what really powers our planet
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BSL Tour: Cutty Sark
Join guide John Wilson for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of Cutty Sark and discover what life was like aboard the iconic sailing ship
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Introduction to Astronomy Online
Learn the basics of astronomy at the home of time and space in this online course
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