David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

The Royal Observatory Greenwich was established 350 years ago this month. Prior to 1972, the Astronomer Royal also served as Director of this facility. Credit: Paul Wilkinson (Flickr, CC BY 2.0) ...

Royal Mail has released images of 10 stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Observatory’s foundation in 1675. Featured on the main set of six stamps are the Airy Transit Circle Telescope; ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...

The Observatory’s role in the history of timekeeping and observation is celebrated (Handout/PA) David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the ...

Dr Louise Devoy, senior curator of Royal Observatory, said: “We are delighted to have partnered with Royal Mail to celebrate six key moments in the 350-year history of the Royal Observatory ...

A set of 10 stamps to mark the history and achievements of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, has been released by Royal Mail. They include four images of telescopes, one of a clock, and one of the ...

David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “We are proud to honour the Royal Observatory’s 350th anniversary with a set of stamps that celebrate its enduring ...