Flamsteed House & Edmond Halley Tombmarker | Royal Observatory Greenwich - LONDON, ENGLAND

The Flamsteed House, located within the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, is one of the most historically significant scientific buildings in England and Europe. Completed in 1676, it was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and served as the official residence of the first Astronomer Royal, John Flamsteed.

Nearby lies the tomb marker of Edmond Halley, one of the most influential astronomers in history, best known for calculating the orbit of Halley’s Comet. Halley later became the second Astronomer Royal and played a crucial role in advancing astronomy, navigation, and scientific thought.

Set on the hill of Greenwich Park, overlooking the River Thames, this site represents the birthplace of modern astronomy and timekeeping. From here, the Prime Meridian was established, forever linking London, the United Kingdom, and Europe to global navigation and time measurement.