The Observatory, Richmond Gardens
Hand-coloured engraving depicting the Observatory in Richmond Gardens. The Observatory was designed by Sir William Chambers for King George III (1760-1820) and finished in 1769, allowing the King to pursue his interest in astronomy. It was from here that George III viewed the transit of Venus in 1769
Picture No
11099664
Media ID
46716832
Size
2384px x 3842px
(3.6MB)
Credit
© Historic Royal Palaces / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
William Bernard Cooke (1778-1855)
Date
1809
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1760 1820 1760-1820 1769 1809 Allowing Chambers Finished Hand Coloured Hand-coloured Observatory Pursue Richmond Transit Viewed
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