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Greenwich Perspectives
- 1. Greenwich Naval College and Trinity Buoy Wharf
Editor's Notes
- What I found interesting was the unique types of buildings in the Trinity Buoy Warf area. The use of container ships which create functional accommodation but also are visually interesting, along with keeping to the indusial history of the area.
- Due to the wharf’s position on the river there was a really great panoramic view of London. In particular the strange structure of the O2 stood out.
- Within the painted hall the decoration was very Baroque. The use of trompe l’oiel amongst the ornate motifs, for example above the arch was very different to the more composed, and simple outside of the building. The painting was very realistic making it difficult from a distance to tell the difference between a relief sculpture on the arch and the painted objects behind.
- Walking around Greenwich I took photo’s of aspects of the buildings that interested me. I particularly noticed how monotone the buildings were in comparison to Trinity Buoy Wharf. I also liked the symmetry and range f shapes within the building e.g. the domes and pediments.
- The royal observatory was created in order for ships at sea to be able to calculate where they where, what longitude etc. The invention of the chronometer allowed them to establish their exact position from Greenwich. The idea that Greenwich was the 0 degree longitude was internationally adopted in 1884. John Harrisons watch invention the H4 watch later changed the way in which the navy navigated entirely.
- The Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship, built to trade teas from China. Its iconic as it represents the Empire and global influence that Britain had. Particularly at sea, arguably having one of the most powerful navy’s in the world. There was also another boat that sat on the River at the Naval College. The Gipsy Moth VI. It was the yacht that Sir Francis Chichester circumnavigated the world in. The obelisk in the right picture was built in memory of arctic explorer Joseph Rene Bellot. From this history you can see that Greenwich was home to pioneering explorers and the centre for the navy and trading industries. This painting by Canaletto show the Thames in the mid 1700’s
- The Corporation of Trinity House was originally a voluntary association of shipmen and mariners. Later becoming one of London’s biggest producer of lighthouses, buoys and ships. In the Victorian period new buildings were created including the light house which still stands today. The only remaining lighthouse in London. Michael Faraday used the space joined to the light house as his workshop. The area was at the heart of London’s shipping ad maritime industry through to the 1980’s when it was closed as the government was developing the area for different uses as a result of the shipping industry dying in London.
- Today trinity buoy Warf is an arts centre for arrange of businesses in the creative industries. It was originally funded and is organised by the Trinity Buoy Warf trust. Container city makes the Trinity Buoy Warf area incredibly unique. The structures are made from shipping containers and are a simple way of creating affordable work spaces and keep to the industrial history of the area.
- Here is painting of Trinity Buoy wharf in the stages of its re-development. I really like how the angle allows the full view of the area and the already developed London around it. The painting is by Frank Creber.
- By looking at maps you ca clearly see the development of Greenwich
- I took this image of one of the bird nests in one of Greenwich’s green spaces. It got me thinking about how Greenwich, such a tourist area and yet very green, catering for its wild life. Perhaps my project could have a final result which caters for the Greenwich ecosystems as well as presenting the history of Greenwich to its tourists. Perhaps a sculptural piece to go in the parks, e.g. in and around the observatory.
- Create a map- that depicts the sites of significance around Greenwich for tourists to follow.