James Fitzjames was captain of the Erebus during Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition and was a key figure in 19th-century naval history. This talk explores his roles and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.
Part of our Be inspired series spotlighting fascinating research on our Collections.
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The importance of aligning transport and spatial planning - DfT approaches and priorities
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OnlineProfessionalsThursday 7 May 2026 - Webinar
Geographic perspectives on disaster risk management: asset, infrastructure and exposure data
Join us for the first of a four-part webinar series covering the launch of a new book 'Geographical Perspectives on Disaster Risk Management' featuring members of the RGS Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group.
OnlineProfessionalsThursday 7 May 2026 - Lecture
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Liverpool and onlineOpen to allThursday 7 May 2026