Howard Waller: Greenwich Observatory

Artist: Howard Waller
1931 -
Nationality: American
Artwork Year: 1984
Image Size: 11.5 by 8.5 inches
Overall Size: 15.75 by 11.75 inches
Medium: Photograph Glued to Pressed Board

The magnificent building constructed to house the Royal Greenwich Observatory was the inspired work of Sir Christopher Wren. Located in the borough of Greenwich, close to London, it seemed the ideal place to observe the heavens and contemplate how the workings of the universe affected the lives of men ... while remaining close to the King who had sponsored it and to England's most important city. For a time the Greenwich Observatory was in fact the perfect place for such scientific investigations. However, as London grew and the lights of that city became ever brighter, the observatory's proximity to the city became more of a problem than a benefit. Thus, in 1948, a five year project began to move the Royal Greenwich Observatory away from the city to Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex. The castle was built in 1440 and to make certain that the lights of civilization would not interfere with the observatory, 370 acres were purchased around the castle. Although the castle now houses the main workings of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, the Prime Meridian continues to run through the old observatory near London ... for it was this location that was agreed upon in 1884 when scientists from around the world met in Washington, D.C. to decide upon a Prime Merididan which the entire world would honor.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Great Britain 28p Centenary of the Prime Meridian stamp issued June 23, 1984.

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