This is a favourite new addition to our galaxy of globes (yes, we decided that the collective noun for globes is a galaxy).
Using NASA satellite images of Earth from space, this inflatable globe is unlike the physical and political globes we are used to seeing. Just look at the swirling atmospheric cloud cover. Continue reading Mappy Monday: Earth from Space
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong uttered those words as he and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon following the landing of Apollo 11. Here are our top 5 moon products: Continue reading Our five favourite Moon products for Moon Day
On 8th July, the Lake District was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We thought we would celebrate by looking at some of our favourite maps, books and guides from the region. Continue reading Show some love for the Lake District
Watercolour artist and author David Bellamy has always loved exploring the world’s wildest places. In his latest book David Bellamy’s Arctic Light he tells the story of several extraordinary expeditions. Here he shares with us, five ways to love the Arctic. Continue reading Five ways to love the Arctic by David Bellamy
What better way to explore the city than through its canopy of trees? Jack Cook, author of The Tree Climber’s Guide tells us why we should leave terra firma every now and then and take to the trees: Continue reading Five reasons to climb trees by Jack Cooke
The Stanford’s Smaller Railway Map of the United States is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. This map was originally published in 1876, the year the United States celebrated its centennial. Continue reading Stanford’s Folio Smaller Railway Map of the United States (1876)
Rachel Felder, the author of Insider London, shares some advice about how you can get the most from your trip by thinking like an insider. Continue reading 5 ways to travel like an insider by Rachel Felder
The pièce de résistance of the cycling calendar begins on 1st July with the Grand Départ of the 104th Tour de France. Over the three weeks, the cyclists will cover 3,521 kilometres before crossing the Champs-Elysées finish line on Sunday 23rd July. Of the 21 stages five are mountain stages and they will only have two rest days. If you are already panicking about how you will fill those two TDF-free days, here are some books, maps and accessories to keep you busy thinking about bikes. Continue reading Allez! Allez! Allez!
It’s London Rivers Week this week and the whole city is encouraged to get out and explore rivers. Whether its the mighty Thames or the humble hidden Walbrook that inspires you, we’ve got all you need to make the most of the rivers London has to offer. Continue reading Get out and explore London’s Rivers
Stanfords welcomed authors and guests on Tuesday night as we played host to the Wainwright Prize shortlist party. In its fourth year, the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize celebrates the best books about nature, the outdoors and UK travel.
Here are the seven shortlisted books: Continue reading The Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize Shortlist Announced
