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Royal Observatory Greenwich and the National Maritime Museum
(Greenwich) – Kids will want to stand with a foot on each side
of 0 º longitude. Visit the Prime Meridian, the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Everything on earth is measured east or west from this point. And, don't
forget "Greenwich Mean Time" – the new year officially begins here
at the Atomic Clock.
For more information, check out the Royal
Observatory Greenwich Web site. |
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with the Royal Observatory is the National Maritime Museum. Ships,
sailing and heroes like Lord Nelson ("England expects that every man will
do his duty") are a big part of British history. The museum traces the history
of ships from the 17th century up to the present, with tons of models, and
hands-on exhibits. |
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Also,
take a look around the Cutty Sark, a fast China clipper sailing
ship, docked along the Thames. Tip: The Cutty Sark is currently undergoing major restoration. |
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There's so much to see at Greenwich, this could be a whole
day trip. |
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Thames Barrier – Cruise down the Thames River
to the Thames Barrier, movable gates that can be closed to protect London
from flooding. It's one of those engineering marvels, the world's largest
movable flood barrier. The Visitor's Centre has interactive exhibits and
working models. Take the boat from Westminster Pier. (Tip: Free with the London
Pass .) |
