Category: Mad About Maps

All about cartography, a collection of articles on and around maps and mapping.

Mappy Monday – Europe Passport Covers Map

We’ve definitely entered Autumn. Between getting our coats out and gathering conkers, we’ve been reflecting on all the great adventures we have had this summer.  Continue reading Mappy Monday – Europe Passport Covers Map

The Travel News- September 23rd 2016

A map made out of flowers, some arty zebra crossings, a man doing a Tom Hanks and you can stay in a tent in someone’s London garden for £30 a night. Hey, the travel news is in. Continue reading The Travel News- September 23rd 2016

World War maps go on display at RGS

This coming Monday, the Royal Geographical Society delves into their archives to share contemporary maps covering not just the well-known battles but also some more obscure areas of conflict, including Togoland, Tanganyika Territory, Tsing-Tau and the Trans-Caspian Theatre. Continue reading World War maps go on display at RGS

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