Paris in the spring. Do you know what goes really well with sunshine and flourishing flowers? Brutalism of course. Continue reading Brutalist Paris Map
Category: Mad About Maps
All about cartography, a collection of articles on and around maps and mapping.
Happy Put Hearts Everywhere Day
It would be a crime if we let this day pass without showing some love for this 1536 cordiform (cor= heart in Latin) map of the world by the French mathematician and cartographer Oronce Fine. This particular projection is from the Pseudoconic family and is often know as Werner projection after the German mathematician Johannes Warner (1466-1528). Distances are correct from one pole and also along all parallels and the central meridian.
If you are interested in a more modern cordiform map, check out this map of the New York City Railway System:
Reworking the subway system into a heart shape, this Zero Per Zero map is inspired by the iconic ‘I heart NY’ logo by Milton Glaser.
Oh, and we sell it as a mouse mat.
Mappy Valentine’s Day.
Our February Books of the Month
It’s the second and shortest month of the year and our books of the month are great ones to read to see you through the cold spell. Continue reading Our February Books of the Month
Time for Tea
When isn’t it time for tea? Although quintessentially British, tea originates from China in around 2737 BC and only became fashionable in Britain in 1664. Continue reading Time for Tea
Walking Tube Map
Wow, it really is quiet out in London today with this Tube strike on. Quick, let’s make the most of it and go to Madame Tussauds while there is no queue. Continue reading Walking Tube Map
Map of Lapland
There are two schools of thought as to where Santa lives. Some say the North Pole, while others claim he lives in Lapland. Perhaps he lives between the two and has a condo in Lapland and an estate in the North Pole. Although, how he manages to afford both of those and only work one night a year is hard to believe. But that is literally the only thing about him that is hard to believe. Right?
Mappy Monday- Colouring and Cartography
This map of the world colouring roll is a giant six feet wide by three feet high. It is perfect for rolling out on the floor, using as a table cloth or pinning up on a wall. Get out your felt tips and get stuck in. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Colouring and Cartography
Mappy Monday- Sew your own way with this cross-stitch map of the world
Are you preparing to go into winter hibernation? If you are looking for a crafty hobby to see you through the cold months, we hear cross-stitch is all the rage. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Sew your own way with this cross-stitch map of the world
Mappy Monday – Map monsters
If you are stuck for a Halloween costume how about dressing up as a sea monster from a medieval map? Continue reading Mappy Monday – Map monsters
National Map Reading Week – get colouring!
Yes, it’s National Map Reading Week, but in between reacquainting ourselves with how to use a compass and such, we like to relax with a little colouring in – why not join us and download two maps to colour in yourself? Continue reading National Map Reading Week – get colouring!