Flamsteed House

The original Observatory building at Greenwich, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1675 on the instructions of King Charles II. the house was built with reclaimed materials from the Tower of London and Tilbury Fort. The first astronomer royal, John Flamsteed's modest quarters are in contrast to the beautiful Octagon Room which was designed to observe celestial events including eclipses, comets and planetary movements.

• ID14753
• Business Name:Flamsteed House
• Contact: UK > London South East
  Greenwich Blackheath Ave SE10 8XJ
  020 8858 4422
  
• Webhttp://www.rmg.co.uk/royal-observatory/flamsteed-house-and-meridian/flamsteed-house
• Location: London South East > UK
• Category: Museums