Poster Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Greenwich
Poster Print : Herstmonceux Castle The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of
Poster Prints from Memory Lane
Herstmonceux Castle The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of
Herstmonceux Castle
The Royal Greenwich Observatory - the RGO - took possession of Herstmonceux Castle in 1948, when it moved from Greenwich in southeast London and converted the house and its grounds towards the study of the night sky. Our Picture Shows the interior of one of the telescopic domes. July 1952 C3464-009
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Herstmonceaux
East Sussex
England
Media ID 21246485
© Mirrorpix
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the historic beauty of Herstmonceux Castle into your home with our stunning poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, taken by Mirrorpix, showcases Herstmonceux Castle as it was in 1948 when The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) took possession of the castle and began its transformation into an observatory. Transport yourself back in time with this elegant and intriguing piece of history, now available as a high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Memory Lane Prints
> Mirror
> 0000to0099
> 00007
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Greenwich
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Royalty
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Greenwich
> Historic
> Medieval architecture
> Castles and fortresses
> Castle interiors
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the 1950s, showcasing the magnificent Herstmonceux Castle in all its glory. Once a grand residence, this historic castle found a new purpose when it became home to The Royal Greenwich Observatory (RGO) in 1948. The RGO relocated from its original site in Greenwich, London, and transformed the castle and its sprawling grounds into a hub for studying the wonders of the night sky. In this particular image, we are granted access to an enchanting interior scene within one of the telescope domes. Bathed in soft light, we can almost feel the hushed excitement that must have filled this space as astronomers delved into their celestial explorations. With cutting-edge telescopes at their disposal, these dedicated scientists sought answers to age-old questions about our universe. The photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of humanity's insatiable curiosity and relentless pursuit of knowledge. It transports us back to an era where scientific progress was made through meticulous observation and analysis rather than advanced technology. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Memory Lane Prints, let us appreciate both the architectural beauty of Herstmonceux Castle and the intellectual endeavors that unfolded within its walls during those transformative years for astronomy.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
