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Book

A technical history of the Royal Observatory Greenwich.

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The Measure of the World

A comprehensive history spanning 350 years, documenting how the Royal Observatory at Greenwich transformed astronomy into a modern scientific discipline.

Examining how the pursuit of astronomical precision shaped our understanding of time, navigation, and the coordinates we use to map our world.

Essays

Long-form thoughts on design, technology, and the craft of building things.

Poetry

Shorter pieces exploring language, rhythm, and observation.

Elsewhere

More writing on other platforms.

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