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Name: Look around London: Greenwich
Uploaded: 2025-08-01T11:11:06+00:00
Duration: 55 s
Channel: Local TV
Description: South east London’s hot spot.

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00:00Hello and welcome to another edition of Look Around London.

00:04Greenwich, located in South East London, is world famous for its connection to time and navigation.

00:10It's home to the Prime Meridian, the line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres,

00:15and the basis for the Greenwich Mean Time, also known as GMT.

00:19This makes it the historic centre of global timekeeping.

00:23Greenwich also played a key role in maritime history. The Royal Observatory, established in 1675,

00:30helped sailors navigate the seas accurately, and nearby Cutty Sark, a 19th century tea clipper,

00:36and the National Maritime Museum celebrate Britain's naval past.

00:41With its beautiful parks, historic architecture and riverside views, Greenwich blends science, history and culture,

00:48making it one of London's most fascinating districts.

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