Saturday 27 March 2021

Royal Museums Greenwich - The clocks are changing! ⏰

 

Royal Museums Greenwich
National
Maritime
Museum
Cutty
Sark
Queen's
House
Royal
Observatory
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You're about to loose an hour of sleep 
Get to bed an hour early tonight if you don't want to wake up tired! Tomorrow at 1am the clocks spring forward, marking the beginning of British Summer Time. 

But why do the clocks change twice a year? Do other countries around the world change their clocks as well? Read on to find out more...
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Time to explore
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The history of time
How did technology at the Royal Observatory change how time is measured around the world? Discover the fascinating history of Greenwich Mean Time. 
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Happy spring equinox
The equinox, marking the astronomical start of spring, occurred this week on the 20 March. But did you know there are two other ways of determining when spring starts?
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Time to shop
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Timepieces to treasure
Our Royal Observatory watches are timelessly elegant and from the home of Greenwich Mean Time.
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