It’s been a long time coming but Election 2016 is almost over. It’s not always been that pleasant to watch democracy in action over the past months, so we thought we’d just take a moment to remind ourselves of a few things that make America great. Continue reading 5 reasons why America is great
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Mappy Monday- 3D Raised Relief Maps
If you are a planning a trip to the Lake District or Snowdonia and want a more tactile map, these 3D raised relief maps use Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 scale mapping. Continue reading Mappy Monday- 3D Raised Relief Maps
Wish we were
…in Mexico celebrating Dia de los Muertos. Continue reading Wish we were
Wish we were
….spotting London’s blue plaques Continue reading Wish we were
Mappy Monday- Stanford’s Chart of the Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water
The Stanford’s Chart of The Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water is one of the most detailed maps from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Stanford’s Chart of the Solent, Spithead and Southampton Water
The Travel News- 7th October 2016
Have you got your ‘big’ coat out yet? It feels like we’ve skipped a season. Anyway, in this week’s Travel News: you can go back to 1066, see famous landmarks in drops of water, there is a man suing French authorities over being told not to smile in his passport picture and the world’s deepest high-speed railway is going to be built under the Great Wall of China. Continue reading The Travel News- 7th October 2016
Mappy Monday – Punk London
Get your safety pins out and spike up your hair.
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of Punk in London and to celebrate Herb Lester have launched a 26-page pocket-sized guide with an accompanying map. Continue reading Mappy Monday – Punk London
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
Mappy Monday- 5 maps to take to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Headed for the Fringe? Don’t leave without our essential Edinburgh map selection!
Continue reading Mappy Monday- 5 maps to take to Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Wish We Were
… visiting Casa Azul, the home of Frida Kahlo in Mexico City. Continue reading Wish We Were