Year 12 English Literature students at Woolwich Polytechnic Sixth Form visit the Royal Observatory Greenwich

Year 12 English Literature students enjoyed a visit to the Royal Observatory Greenwich this week, combining the worlds of literature and astronomy in an exciting and unique exploration of the works of William Shakespeare and their fascinating connections to the stars and the cosmos.

The visit, which was part of the school’s ongoing efforts to bring learning to life, began with a tour of the museum and the Prime Meridian, before students undertook a specially tailored workshop on Othello.

Students explored the themes of the playwright’s works that allude to celestial bodies and what this revealed about the context in which he was writing. The session was led by experts in astronomy and the history of our borough's very own World Heritage site.

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