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Explore the lesser-known history of the people and events that have surrounded the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich in the last few hundred years. Find out more.
The Royal Naval College, Greenwich, was a Royal Navy training establishment between 1873 and 1998, providing courses for naval officers. It was the home of the Royal Navy's staff college, which provided advanced training for officers.
Discover Greenwich. Explore Greenwich’s fascinating history through captivating artifacts and interactive exhibits in our newly renovated museum space that delves into 2,000 years of history connected to this remarkable location. Adults: £3; Children age 16 and under: Free (up to 4 children with a paying adult)
The Old Royal Naval College, on the south bank of the river Thames in Greenwich, London, viewed from the north. Between the two college buildings appears the Queen's House in the middle of the picture.
The Old Royal Naval College’s iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William and Mary, Lord Nelson and William Shakespeare.
The Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), picture above from across the Thames Island Gardens, is one of the most impressive landmarks on the Thames riverside. Its beautiful buildings and landscaped grounds are an important part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Greenwich.
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Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s iconic architecture at the Old Royal Naval College, the centrepiece in the heart of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage site.
Oct 26, 2021 · From its origins in 1427 to modern day, we all want to know why Greenwich Palace (Palace of Placentia) and the Old Royal Naval College got its name and what it has been used for over its hundreds of years.
Oct 11, 2017 · By the time Christopher Wren was commissioned to build a rest-home for the nation’s elderly seadogs — essentially the navy equivalent of the army’s Royal Hospital in Chelsea — Greenwich was a...
Historian David Ross visits the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich, with photos of the Painted Hall and Chapel, history, and nearby historic places to see in Greenwich. We love History!
