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Maps and mapping play a central part in many expeditions. They help participants to plan and to plot where they’ve been. Explorers also produce their own original maps and we have an extensive collection of these in our library at the Society.

This talk will discuss such maps with a special emphasis on the collaborative effort that goes into creating them, an effort that often included Indigenous peoples. It asks what stories we can and should tell with explorers’ maps?

Booking information

Advance booking for this event is required. This event will be held in person and online. If you are joining the event online, the joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org

Venue information

This event will be held in the Education Centre at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.

Doors open at 2.00pm. The lecture will begin at 2.30pm.

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Key Information

Open to all
28 October 2024, 2.30pm-3.45pm
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

In-person
Non-member £0.00, Member £0.00
Online
Non-member £0.00, Member £0.00
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