B/W print; National Maritime Museum and Greenwich power station from Observatory Hill, Greenwich, by F H Stingemore, 1910 - 1930

This photograph, taken by F.H. Stingemore, shows the building which currently houses the National Maritime Museum. This was built in 1807-16 by Daniel Alexander. It includes the older Queen's House in the centre, joined to two separate wings by colonnades. The Queen's House was originally built by James I for his wife, Anne. The work was started by the architect Inigo Jones in 1616-19. It is one of his best-known designs still standing. At the time this picture was taken, the building was probably still being used as the Royal Hospital School. The school moved out in 1933 and in 1937 the National Maritime Museum moved in. Greenwich power station can be seen on the right. It was built in 1902-10.