Cartography
Maps of Roman Britain
Mapping Roman Britain the places and major roads, the Romn names and the modern best estimated equivalents.
Read MoreLord Lovat Map Maker
In 1746 Lord Lovat made his escape into the Highlands of Scotland. The King’s soldiers were thwarted because of their lack of a detailed map.
Read MoreBologna’s Map The Bononia Docet Mater Studorium
An intriguing and beautiful map of Bologna in Italy drawn in the C16th and housed in the Vatican
Read MoreAn Intriguing Map Maker John Tallis
Last map maker of the lavish and ornamental an important place in the history of cartography from the mid 19th century.
Read MoreFitzroy The Master Meteorologist
Robert Fitzroy, not a name that springs readily to mind, unless you listen to the shipping forecast of course. What role did this C19th sailor play in the foundation of a national meteorological office?
Read MoreLord Lovat & the History of Mapmaking
The first detailed maps of Britain arose out of a need to fulfil a military purpose. The Battle of Culloden proved to be a turning point in the history of British map making
Read MoreJohn Speed Maps Online
The fascinating maps of John Speed have been beautifully digitized by Occidental College Library Los Angeles. Now having looked at the maps of Ralph Agas, we ask was there a connection between the two?
Read MoreHistoric County Borders UK
Great resource of UK County Border data, available to download. This is a super resource for those wanting to take their family history a step further
Read MoreHistoric Maps of London
Historic maps of London paint a vivid picture for family historians
Read MoreNorfolk Old Tithe Enclosure and OS Maps
Norfolk old maps tithe, Enclosure and OS all available online and for free…great resources for family istory, genealogical and locally connected history projects…
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