View of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, from the south-west, taken from the Park, 1838-06-27
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing made and presented by Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Brampton near Chesterfield, Derbyshire and initialled 'E.S.' In this drawing, deer are shown roaming free in Greenwich Park. Greenwich Park is the oldest enclosed Royal Park in the UK. Red and Fallow Deer were introduced for hunting in the time of Henry VIII.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-06-27
Creator
- From the Management Group: Royal Greenwich Observatory (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (1 drawing) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
232 x 313 mm
Finding aid date
2014-10-14 11:39:28+00:00
Repository Details
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