Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Family Tombstone of Edmund Halley
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
1. Family Tombstone of Edmund Halley Marker
The Latin inscription reads:
Beneath this gravestone, Edmond Halley, unquestionably the most eminent of the astronomers of his age, rests peacefully with his dearest wife. So that the reader may know what kind and how great a man [Halley] was, read his various writings in which he dignified, embellished and strengthened almost all the arts and sciences.
And, therefore, as he was a man so greatly cherished by his fellow-citizens during his lifetime, so let a grateful posterity venerate his memory. Born in the year of our Lord 1656. Died 1741/2. This stone was consecrated to excellent parents by two devoted daughters in the year 1742.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 51° 28.684′ N, 0° 0.106′ W. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Blackheath Avenue and Great Cross
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedication Plaque of Flamsteed House (a few steps from this marker); Greenwich Meridian Marker, 1750-1851 (a few steps from this marker); Bradley’s meridian line (within shouting distance of this marker); Airy’s meridian line (within shouting distance of this marker); Ordnance Survey Bench Mark (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shepherd 24-hour Gate Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); Time for everyone (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greenwich Meridian Telescope (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwich.
Also see . . . Royal Observatory, Greenwich on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
2. Family Tombstone of Edmund Halley Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
3. Family Tombstone of Edmund Halley Marker
The marker and tombstone are on the small addition to the Flamsteed House with the red time ball.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
