Greenwich (from OE: ''green harbour'') existed in [[Anglo-Saxon]] times. It was a centre for shipbuilding in the late medieval and early modern period, and was the location of a royal palace, built in 1427. It was a favourite residence of [[Henry VIII]] who was one of three [[Tudor]] monarchs born there. The only relic of the palace is the Queen's House, the first [[Renaissance]] building in [[England]], designed by [[Inigo Jones]]; work began in 1616<ref>http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/queens.htm</ref>. The Royal Naval Hospital was largely built between 1696 and 1712, and was used as the Royal Naval College between 1873 and 1998. Part of the buildings became the National Maritime Museum in 1937<ref>http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/rnc.htm</ref>. | Greenwich (from OE: ''green harbour'') existed in [[Anglo-Saxon]] times. It was a centre for shipbuilding in the late medieval and early modern period, and was the location of a royal palace, built in 1427. It was a favourite residence of [[Henry VIII]] who was one of three [[Tudor]] monarchs born there. The only relic of the palace is the Queen's House, the first [[Renaissance]] building in [[England]], designed by [[Inigo Jones]]; work began in 1616<ref>http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/queens.htm</ref>. The Royal Naval Hospital was largely built between 1696 and 1712, and was used as the Royal Naval College between 1873 and 1998. Part of the buildings became the National Maritime Museum in 1937<ref>http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/rnc.htm</ref>. |