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History of the Royal Borough of Greenwich

  • Peasants' RevoltIn 1348, a plague known as the Black Death crossed from mainland Europe into England. It rapidly killed an estimated 50 percent of the population.
  • Royal ArsenalIn 1651, the owners of Tower Place gave permission to prove guns on a domestic warren that formed part of their land. That same year, the first proof butts…
  • Eltham PalaceIn 1305, the Bishop of Durham named Anthony Bek gave a large house to Edward II. This property became a royal residence from the 14th century until the 16th…