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National Standard of Time (Shepherd Gate Clock) — Greenwich

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National Standard of Time (Shepherd Gate Clock)

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The Shepherd Gate Clock is an historic astronomical clock located at the gate of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. It was the first clock to display Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to the public and was a critical part of Britain's role in establishing global timekeeping. This iconic clock serves as a symbolic marker for the world's time standard.

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