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Turner---Joshua Reynolds---Thomas Gainsborough---Willem van de Velde (Elder & Younger)---William Hodges---William Hogarth-Around the world--Africa--Antarctica--Arctic--Asia---India---China--Australia--Caribbean--Europe---Spain--London & Greenwich---Greenwich walking tours---The Thames---Greenwich--North America--South America Location - Any -Cutty SarkNational Maritime MuseumQueen's HouseRoyal ObservatoryPrince Philip Maritime Collections CentreIn GreenwichOnlineOther Specialism - Any -AstronomyConservationCuratorialEvents & VenuesHMS NHS: The Nautical Health ServiceLibrary & ArchiveVolunteers Search keywords 12 May 2021 Remembering Sir John F.W. Herschel (1792–1871) Learn about the life of the pioneering mathematician, astronomer and polymath – and his links with the Royal Observatory 04 May 2021 A Voyage Round the World Last year has been a strange one for staff of the Caird Library as it has been for everyone. One of many things I have been missing from ‘normal’ life is the privilege of being able to travel and explore the world. Luckily for me, I can access the stories and images contained in our vast collection of travel journals to fill the void! I have chosen just one to share with you this month, written by a man who covered lots of ground… 20 Apr 2021 Night sky highlights - May 2021 Discover what to see in the night sky in May 2021, including the Super Flower Moon and some spring constellations 16 Apr 2021 Asabikeshiinh Aeris by Rowan Mersh joins the Queen's House collection Royal Museums Greenwich is delighted to acquire ‘Asabikeshiinh Aeris’ by artist Rowan Mersh. The work will go on display as part of the contemporary art collection at the Queen's House. 16 Apr 2021 In memory of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Museums Greenwich Trustee and Patron The Duke of Edinburgh had a long and very committed involvement with Royal Museums Greenwich. 01 Apr 2021 Night sky highlights - April 2021 Discover what to see in the night sky in April 2021 including the Lyrids meteor shower and the Spring Triangle. 30 Mar 2021 The Dance of Life A brief look at the manuscript collection of Wilhelmine Ganz, a woman born in Berlin a few years before the unification of Germany, but who spent much of her life living in the neighborhoods of Greenwich and Lewisham, and forged a strong connection with the Royal Naval College. First Prev … Page 19 Page 20 Current page 21 Page 22 Page 23 … Next Last
