Greenwich Perspectives
Greenwich PerspectivesBabette Whiting
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Reactions Trinity Buoy Wharf
Context- Trinity Buoy WharfTrinity House was at its origin a
voluntary association of shipmen and mariners, later receiving its
coat of arms in 1573 with the ability to produce beacons, marks and
signs of the sea to improve navigation on the coast of England.
Trinity Buoy Wharf became home to the development, production and
storage of buoys, sea marks, lighthouses and lightships. Today it
is still home to Londons last existing lighthouse. Until 1988 the
Wharf was a functioning supplier for buoys and lightships.
ContextIt is now home to a contemporary development Container
City, with available eco-friendly studios, alongside an art school
and recording studio Lightship 95.
Context-Royal Naval CollegeThe Royal Naval College is a world
heritage site, the buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren built
between 1696 and 1712. The building originally served for the Royal
Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich and closed in 1869. It stands on
the foundations o Greenwich Palace, birthplace to Mary I and
Elizabeth I. Most buildings including the grand Painted Hall
referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the UK (originally intended as
a dining hall) are open to the public.
First Experiments (A3)
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