The Inner London Borough of Greenwich in South-East London is rich in maritime history and architectural heritage. The borough has many royal connections with two former Royal Palaces and two royal dockyards.
Population: 282K
Area: 47 km2
Interesting places:
- National Maritime Museum - houses many artefacts, maps and maritime memorabilia.
- Royal Observatory - located in Greenwich Park overlooking the River Thames to the north.
- Cutty Sark - the oldest surviving tea and wool clipper.
Cushion styles
Greenwich cushion styles are royal, refined and elated.