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From Tudor Palace to the centrepiece of Maritime Greenwich, the Old Royal Naval College is a UNESCO World Heritage site with 600 years of rich history. This iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William Shakespeare ...
With its richly decorated ceiling, naval themes, and exceptional altarpiece painted by ‘the Raphael of America’, Benjamin West, it is evident why the Chapel is now regarded as one of the finest neo-classical interiors in existence. The Chapel is open daily to everyone from 10.00am to 5.00pm as a place of meditation and prayer.
The Royal Naval College provided state-of-the-art training for around 27,000 promising officers from Britain and beyond as the Navy made the transition from sail to steam power. In 1939, with the start of World War II, women were able to join the newly formed Women’s Royal Naval Service and were trained at the Royal Naval College.
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Travel through 600 years of extraordinary history with our expert guides, experience the magnificence of the Painted Hall and wander among some of Britain’s finest Baroque buildings in the UNESCO World Heritage site. These are just some of the wonderful things to do and see when you visit the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
About. The Old Royal Naval College’s iconic riverside estate boasts 600 years of rich history linking an incredible cast of monarchs and famous British figures including King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, William and Mary, Lord Nelson and William Shakespeare. Built on the site of Greenwich Palace, this extraordinary building, designed by ...
Introduction. The Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC) was established in 1997 as a charity to conserve the buildings and grounds for present and future generations, and to facilitate public access and participation in the site.
