Greenwich Flashcards
(15 cards)
Who built Bella Court In 1433?
In 1433, Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester (brother of Henry V) built Bella Court. He also enclosed the area of land that now comprises Greenwich Park. Bella Court was later renamed the Palace of Placentia and became the main royal residence for the next two centuries.
Name TWO of King Henry VIII’ s
Children born at Greenwich?
Elizabeth I
Mary Tudor
Name the Queen for whom the Queen’s House was Designed?
The Queen for whom the Queen’s House in Greenwich was designed was Anne of Denmark, wife of King James I. In 1616, she commissioned Inigo Jones to create the structure, a “House of Delight,” according to Royal Museums Greenwich.
Name the French Garden designer who laid out Greenwich park in 1664?
The French garden designer who laid out Greenwich Park in 1664 was André Le Nôtre. He was also the designer of the gardens at the Palace of Versailles. Le Nôtre worked with Sir William Boreman to create the park’s formal Baroque landscape, including the Grand Ascent and parterres.
Who designed St Alfeges Church in 1714?
St. Alfege Church in Greenwich was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. He was a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren and worked with him on St Paul’s Cathedral and Greenwich Hospital. Hawksmoor’s work on St. Alfege Church was completed between 1712 and 1714.
Why did Sir Cloudesley Shovells Fleet become Shipwrecked off the Scilly Islels in 1707
Shovell’s flagship, the Association, struck the Outer Gilstone Rock and sank on October 22nd, 1707.
In what year was the Royal Naval Hospital Founded?
The Royal Hospital for Seamen, later known as Greenwich Hospital, was founded in 1694. It was established through a royal charter by King William III and Queen Mary II.
What is the title of James Thornhills ceiling Painting in the painted hall ?
Mars and Mythology in the Painted Hall. Sir James Thornhill (1675-1735) created his epic Painted Hall ceiling between 1707 and 1726. It depicts historical and mythological scenes celebrating British naval power and monarchy.
Who Rebuilt the Chapel of St Peter and St Paul in 1779?
The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich was rebuilt by James “Athenian” Stuart following a fire in 1779. Stuart, Surveyor of the Hospital, was commissioned to design the new chapel, which was completed in the Greek Revival style. The chapel was originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
What were the buildings of the National Maritime Museum used for before becoming a museum?
The National Maritime Museum, established in 1934 and opened to the public in 1937, occupies the former buildings of the Royal Hospital School, which in turn had been used as a school for the children of seafarers. Specifically, the museum includes buildings that were part of the Greenwich Hospital complex, including the Queen’s House.
More details:
The buildings:
The museum occupies the buildings that were previously part of the Royal Hospital School, a school for the children of sailors.
The Royal Hospital School:
This school had been established by the Royal Hospital for Seamen in 1715.
Queen’s House:
The Queen’s House was also used by the school, and is now a key part of the museum.
Other buildings:
Other buildings, like the Royal Observatory (which later became part of the museum), were also previously used for different purposes before being incorporated into the National Maritime Museum.
Official establishment:
The museum was officially established by Act of Parliament in 1934 and opened to the public on April 27, 1937.
Where is james Wolfe buried?
Burial and Abbey Memorial
His body was brought back to England with military honours and at his mother’s request James was buried with his father at St Alfege’s church in Greenwich.
Where was the 1884 Conference at which it was decided that Greenwich would be the Prime Meriden?
The International Meridian Conference, where it was decided that Greenwich would be the Prime Meridian, was held in Washington, D.C. in October 1884. Forty-one delegates from 25 nations voted on the decision. The conference’s goal was to establish a standard meridian for global timekeeping and longitude. Greenwich was chosen because it was already a widely used reference point for navigation and timekeeping, particularly by the British Empire and many seafarers.
Name the first Astronomer Royal to live at the Greenwich Observatory?
The first Astronomer Royal to live at the Greenwich Observatory was John Flamsteed. He was appointed in 1675 and remained in charge until his death in 1719.
When did Greenwich become a Royal Borough?
Greenwich became a Royal Borough on February 3, 2012, This was done to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II and in recognition of Greenwich’s rich history and royal connections. Greenwich is the fourth London Borough to be granted Royal Borough status, joining Kingston upon Thames, Kensington & Chelsea, and Windsor & Maidenhead
Name the closest DLR station to Maritime Greenwich
Cutty Sark DLR
