About Hidden in Plain Sight: The Secret Maps of a Forgotten Map Library
Professor James Cheshire spent three years sifting through the dusty drawers of the University College London Map Library to research his book The Library of Lost Maps. He was astonished to uncover many maps that were top secret when they were printed. This talk will share James’s clandestine discoveries, which span everything from Nazi invasion maps to a copy of a grand atlas censored by Stalin, and pioneering maps of the ocean floor.
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James Cheshire
James Cheshire is Professor of Geographic Information and Cartography in the UCL Department of Geography
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James Cheshire is also the inaugural director of the UCL Social Data Institute. A world-leading map maker and geographer, his cartographic creations have been enjoyed by millions. He is an elected fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and has been recognised with awards from the likes of the Royal Geographical Society, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and the British Cartographic Society. His book, The Library of Lost Maps, is published in the autumn.
Venue and bar opening times
This is an in-person only event in the British Library Knowledge Centre.
The Knowledge Centre and bar open from 18.00.
Please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of this event. If you have specific access requirements please email customer@bl.uk
Concessions
There are a range of concessions available. These include discounts for British Library Members, Young Persons (16–25s), and visitors on Universal/Pension Credit and free entry for carers.
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