Greenwich is notable for its astronomical and maritime history and for giving its name to the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time. The town became the site of a royal palace, the Palace of Placentia, from the 15th century and was the birthplace of many Tudors, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
First Selectman Fred Camillo says residents should proceed with caution and beware of potential flooding as the National Weather Service has forecast strong winds and moderate to heavy rain for Greenwich starting Monday, March 16 into Tuesday, March 17.
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19 best things to do in Greenwich and Woolwich – complete local guide
Greenwich has been a centre for entertainment since Shakespeare’s time and is now home to The O2, the most popular entertainment venue in the world. See what’s coming up over the next few weeks in our wide-ranging events calendar.
Greenwich, royal borough and outer borough of London, England. It lies on the south bank of the River Thames in the historic county of Kent. Greenwich is famous for its naval and military connections and its green spaces.
Greenwich Mean Time starts here, so to speak, as the very concept of global time was established at Royal Observatory, just one of several buildings of architectural interest in Greenwich.
Greenwich is the place where east meets west and time itself is defined. Home to the Royal Observatory and the historic Prime Meridian line, Greenwich blends scientific history, maritime heritage and world-class museums.