GREENWICH Greenwich is a district of south-east London, England, located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich and situated 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east south-east of Charing Cross. Greenwich is notable for its 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 in the House of Tudor. The town became a popular resort in the 17th century and many grand houses were built there. The maritime connections of Greenwich were celebrated in the 20th century. Greenwich area is the most famous thing about London. Greenwich is the Old Royal Observatory from where time all over the world is measured. The Greenwich Time Ball is the bright red Time Ball on top of Flamsteed House. That is one
Greenwich Mean Time. Romans called it Grenovicum. During the reign of Danes, Danish fleets attacked Kent and so making Alphege the Archbishop their prisoner. They stoned him to death for his refusal to allow his ransom to be paid and kept his body, until the blossoming of a stick that had been immersed in his blood. For this miracle his body was released to his followers. In the 12th century a church was dedicated to him. The present church was completed in 1718. Palace of Placentia was built in 1447 by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester. It was named by Margaret of Anjou. Edward IV further enlarged and completed it. It was Henry VII's residence. The palace fell into disrepair during the English Civil War. It became the Royal Naval College in 1873. Greenwich Park is located on a hilltop. It is part of the World Heritage Site. It is also a site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation. The modern pentathlon will take place in Greenwich Park in 2012 London Olympic Games
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