Journey into UCL's Library of Lost Maps
Presented by UCL Geography
Explore one of the UK’s last surviving university map libraries and see its remarkable maps up close.
Join Professor James Cheshire for a tour of the UCL Map Library as it opens its doors to the public for the first time. During this 90-minute experience, James will share stories from his research into the collection for his book 'The Library of Lost Maps', which reveals how maps have helped inspire some of the greatest scientific discoveries, but also led to terrible atrocities. You will also have the opportunity to see a specially selected range of maps at close quarters and learn more about the histories, people and ideas they reveal.
With places kept deliberately limited, the tour offers time to look closely at the maps, ask questions and experience one of UCL’s best kept secrets.
Places are strictly limited and proceeds will provide much needed funds to help maintain and preserve the map library.