Captain Michael Barritt will pick up the theme of his 2017 E.G.R. Taylor Lecture, showing the evidence that belies the received wisdom that the Royal Navy of the period showed neither interest in nor aptitude for hydrography, and that there was clear encouragement from leaders such as Nelson.
Case studies will illustrate challenges and achievements with the often limited means at the disposal of the practitioners, show how men with higher skills were identified, and consider the background of the different educational regimes in Scotland and England.
The lecture will tap into the rich visual material preserved in archives, especially that of the UK Hydrographic Office.
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Earth Photo 2025 awards evening
Join the Royal Geographical Society, Forestry England and Parker Harris for the unveiling of the winners of the Earth Photo 2025 competition.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 16 June 2025 - Lecture
Stories from the wild edges
Award winning environmental filmmaker Ted Simpson talks about his filmmaking journey exploring the wild edges of Britain. The event will feature a screening of Ted’s latest short film, The Pine Hunters, followed by a Q&A.
Exeter PhoenixOpen to allTuesday 1 July 2025 - Lecture
Gossip and geography: new pathways to knowledge
Gossip is emerging as a topic worthy of serious scholarship in the social sciences. Dr Kathryn Waddington illustrate its role in promoting psychologically safe ‘speak up’ cultures in the workplace, and creating new pathways to knowledge.
BathOpen to allTuesday 22 July 2025