…down the pub.
It doesn’t feel very autumnal, does it? It’s hot, we’re hot and the only sensible way to deal with summer (the sequel) is to head down the pub. Continue reading Wish We Were
Author: Jude Brosnan
Mappy Monday- European Railways
Which five European countries have no railways?
While you are guessing, we thought we’d show you this double-sided map poster from the graphic design studio Zero Per Zero of the European rail network. Continue reading Mappy Monday- European Railways
The Travel News – 9th September 2016
Fossils, aural wonders of the world, Hide and Seek Championships and a beer fountain. The Travel News is in: Continue reading The Travel News – 9th September 2016
Wish We Were
…. admiring the Blue Church in Bratislava Continue reading Wish We Were
Mappy Monday- Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names
What’s in a name? Well lots of Bottoms as far as this map is concerned. There is Bushy Bottom, Great Bottom, Long Bottom, Breaky Bottom, Rough Grey Bottom, Burnt Bottom, Middleton Bottom, Charity Bottom, Puddington Bottom, Snail’s Bottom and Jolly’s Bottom to name just a few Bottoms. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names
The Travel News – 2nd September
Was that summer? Can we have another one immediately please? A 47-year layover, a dinosaur with her own passport, Japan’s manhole cover enthusiasts and a burning replica of the fire of London. Here is this week’s travel news: Continue reading The Travel News – 2nd September
Wish We Were
….at La Tomatina in Buñol, Valencia. ???? ???? ???? Continue reading Wish We Were
Mappy Monday- Notting Hill
It’s the August bank holiday, or as it’s know in West London; Carnival time. If you weren’t aware of this and thought you’d go down to Portobello Road and casually peruse the stalls, you’re in for a shock. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Notting Hill
Wish We Were
…cycling around the Isle of Wight.
‘The Island’ as it is known to locals is only 70 miles around and its diamond shape is really easy to navigate around. Continue reading Wish We Were
Mappy Monday – Stanford’s Map of Italy (1859)
Let us take you back 157 years to the Italy of 1859 with this map from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Continue reading Mappy Monday – Stanford’s Map of Italy (1859)