Royal Mail has unveiled a set of ten stamps to celebrate the history and achievements of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, established by King Charles II in 1675. The collection features notable images, including telescopes and marine timekeepers developed by John Harrison, marking the observatory's role as Britain's oldest scientific institution. The observatory was crucial in enhancing navigation with more accurate star charts and played a significant part in establishing the Greenwich meridian as the world's prime meridian. The stamps will be available for pre-order starting Thursday and for general sale from June 12.
The Royal Observatory, founded in 1675, is Britain’s oldest purpose-built scientific institution, enabling advancements in navigation and timekeeping crucial for global trade.
Royal Mail's new set of ten stamps commemorates the Royal Observatory's significant achievements, including images of telescopes, timekeepers, and historic elements of the observatory.
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