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Get outdoors with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Now is the perfect time to see Britain in bloom and the world around us being reborn. Discovering Britain, the Society’s series of geographically-themed walks, trails and viewpoints, includes plenty of routes that show off the best of the season.

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Events this summer at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

This summer, come along to the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and find out about, Slavery in the 21st century, Antarctica’s ice shelves, the making of Planet Earth II and much, much more. Continue reading Events this summer at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Calling all explorers! Neville Shulman Challenge Award

If you are planning an expedition that will take place in 2017, then don’t miss the new application deadline for the Neville Shulman Challenge Award. Run by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) since 2001, the award offers up to £8,000 for a journey that furthers the understanding of our planet – its cultures, peoples and environments. Continue reading Calling all explorers! Neville Shulman Challenge Award

Britain from the Air exhibition opens in Nottingham

The Society’s remarkable exhibition of aerial photographs, Britain from the Air, is now on display in Nottingham city centre. The free exhibition forms part of a wider initiative by the Society to engage the public with the UK’s places, environments and people. Brecon Beacons, Wales. Credit: Adrian Warren and Dae Sasitorn

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Winter walks with the RGS (with IBG)

The festive season is the perfect time to walk across crisp fields and explore frosty cities. Discovering Britain, the Society’s series of geographically-themed walks, trails and viewpoints, includes plenty of routes that show off the best of the season. Photo credit: William Alexander Continue reading Winter walks with the RGS (with IBG)

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