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The BCS promotes the art & science of mapmaking and all aspects of cartography to a wide audience.
Winter Lecture 11th Dec
GeoFutures questionnaire during December
GeoFutures 25th March 2026
The BCS promotes the art & science of mapmaking and all aspects of cartography to a wide audience.
Winter Lecture 11th Dec
GeoFutures questionnaire during December
GeoFutures 25th March 2026
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Bookings now live for our Annual Winter Lecture
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
#MapMonday On this day in 1996, Paleoanthropologists White & Asfaw discovered the 2.5-million-year-old fossils of Australopithecus garhi, a species of early hominid, in Ethiopia. This map shows sites of early hominin and australopithecine discoveries. pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/ant2000/chap...
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1996, Paleoanthropologists White & Asfaw discovered the 2.5-million-year-old fossils of Australopithecus garhi, a species of early hominid, in Ethiopia. This map shows sites of early hominin and australopithecine discoveries. pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/ant2000/chap...
Book now for Novembers online Teatime Talk for members titled “Surveying High Speed 2”
Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 7 PM GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or go to our website to join as a member and get access - see link in bio or www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks
Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 7 PM GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or go to our website to join as a member and get access - see link in bio or www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Book now for Novembers online Teatime Talk for members titled “Surveying High Speed 2”
Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 7 PM GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or go to our website to join as a member and get access - see link in bio or www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks
Date: 20 November 2025
Time: 7 PM GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or go to our website to join as a member and get access - see link in bio or www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks
#MapMonday On this day in 2014, 'The Hunger Games' Mockingjay Part 1 premiered in London. We love previous BCS Award Winner Robin Wilson's British Placename Mapper (placenames.rtwilson.com). Who knew that 'Hunger' and 'Games' featured in such locations... What placenames will you look up?
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 2014, 'The Hunger Games' Mockingjay Part 1 premiered in London. We love previous BCS Award Winner Robin Wilson's British Placename Mapper (placenames.rtwilson.com). Who knew that 'Hunger' and 'Games' featured in such locations... What placenames will you look up?
#MapMonday On this day in 1917, postage costs for 1st class US mail increased to 3 cents per ounce. 'Philately' is the term for the collection/study of postage stamps? This map, from 1979, shows dozens of international stamps and their nations of origin. Source: curtiswrightmaps.com/product/stam...
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1917, postage costs for 1st class US mail increased to 3 cents per ounce. 'Philately' is the term for the collection/study of postage stamps? This map, from 1979, shows dozens of international stamps and their nations of origin. Source: curtiswrightmaps.com/product/stam...
Bookings now live for our Annual Winter Lecture
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
October 28, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Bookings now live for our Annual Winter Lecture
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
Thursday 11th December, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
See link for further details and link to register for online access www.cartography.org.uk/other-events
#MapMonday On this day in 1904, the first section of the New York subway (built by Interborough Rapid Transit) opened, running from Lower Manhattan to Broadway Harlem for a fare of one nickel. To learn more, and see the full map of the routes from 1908, see blogs.loc.gov/maps/2022/05...
October 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1904, the first section of the New York subway (built by Interborough Rapid Transit) opened, running from Lower Manhattan to Broadway Harlem for a fare of one nickel. To learn more, and see the full map of the routes from 1908, see blogs.loc.gov/maps/2022/05...
Help spark the conversation at GeoFutures 2026.
The British Cartographic Society invites you to a one-day workshop on 25th March 2026 at the historic Trinity House, London exploring the future of geospatial thinking. Register for pre-event questionnaire now.
More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures
The British Cartographic Society invites you to a one-day workshop on 25th March 2026 at the historic Trinity House, London exploring the future of geospatial thinking. Register for pre-event questionnaire now.
More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Help spark the conversation at GeoFutures 2026.
The British Cartographic Society invites you to a one-day workshop on 25th March 2026 at the historic Trinity House, London exploring the future of geospatial thinking. Register for pre-event questionnaire now.
More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures
The British Cartographic Society invites you to a one-day workshop on 25th March 2026 at the historic Trinity House, London exploring the future of geospatial thinking. Register for pre-event questionnaire now.
More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures
#MapMonday On this day in 1728, the Great Fire of Copenhagen broke out at the Vesterport (the West Gate). It lasted for 3 days, and destroyed about one third of the city. The map, produced by Joachim Hassing, shows the burned areas marked in yellow. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenha...
October 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1728, the Great Fire of Copenhagen broke out at the Vesterport (the West Gate). It lasted for 3 days, and destroyed about one third of the city. The map, produced by Joachim Hassing, shows the burned areas marked in yellow. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copenha...
👋🏻 Hey Students! We get it, navigating career decisions in the cartographic sphere can be tricky. But we've got you... We're hosting an online Careers Talk, FREE for Student Members, feat. inspiring talks from 4 cartographic professionals (including the brilliant Hannah!). Check your inbox to sign-up
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
👋🏻 Hey Students! We get it, navigating career decisions in the cartographic sphere can be tricky. But we've got you... We're hosting an online Careers Talk, FREE for Student Members, feat. inspiring talks from 4 cartographic professionals (including the brilliant Hannah!). Check your inbox to sign-up
#MapMonday On this day in 1963, the term "Beatlemania" was coined after The Beatles appeared at the London Palladium. We love the intricate building detail in artist Eve Leoni’s West End theatre map - can you spot the London Palladium? www.eveleoniart.com/products/wes...
October 13, 2025 at 6:45 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1963, the term "Beatlemania" was coined after The Beatles appeared at the London Palladium. We love the intricate building detail in artist Eve Leoni’s West End theatre map - can you spot the London Palladium? www.eveleoniart.com/products/wes...
Please save the date for our 2025 Winter Lecture!!
Thursday 11th Dec, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
Talk: "The exploration of the North West Passage" the fascinating stories of Dr John Rae and Sir John Franklin
Speakers from the John Rae Society and Royal Geographical Society. Further details to follow.
Thursday 11th Dec, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
Talk: "The exploration of the North West Passage" the fascinating stories of Dr John Rae and Sir John Franklin
Speakers from the John Rae Society and Royal Geographical Society. Further details to follow.
October 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Please save the date for our 2025 Winter Lecture!!
Thursday 11th Dec, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
Talk: "The exploration of the North West Passage" the fascinating stories of Dr John Rae and Sir John Franklin
Speakers from the John Rae Society and Royal Geographical Society. Further details to follow.
Thursday 11th Dec, 7 PM to 8:15 PM online
Talk: "The exploration of the North West Passage" the fascinating stories of Dr John Rae and Sir John Franklin
Speakers from the John Rae Society and Royal Geographical Society. Further details to follow.
Mark your diary and join us for October’s online Teatime Talk for members.
Join us for “Producing an Orienteering Map” with speaker - David Peel
Date: 16 October 2025
Time: 6:45 PM for 7 PM start, London
See link in bio to become a member or your emails for the Eventbrite link lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
Join us for “Producing an Orienteering Map” with speaker - David Peel
Date: 16 October 2025
Time: 6:45 PM for 7 PM start, London
See link in bio to become a member or your emails for the Eventbrite link lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
October 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Mark your diary and join us for October’s online Teatime Talk for members.
Join us for “Producing an Orienteering Map” with speaker - David Peel
Date: 16 October 2025
Time: 6:45 PM for 7 PM start, London
See link in bio to become a member or your emails for the Eventbrite link lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
Join us for “Producing an Orienteering Map” with speaker - David Peel
Date: 16 October 2025
Time: 6:45 PM for 7 PM start, London
See link in bio to become a member or your emails for the Eventbrite link lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
#MapMonday On this day in 1987, George Michael released his "Faith" single, which went on to be Billboard Song of Year, 1988. Here’s "Freedom George" created using OS maps, by artist Amelia Archer. Source: www.reedsartandframing.co.uk/products/fre...
October 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1987, George Michael released his "Faith" single, which went on to be Billboard Song of Year, 1988. Here’s "Freedom George" created using OS maps, by artist Amelia Archer. Source: www.reedsartandframing.co.uk/products/fre...
Check out this year’s survey from Alliance of Freelance Cartographers about rates and business practices.
Is it something freelance cartographers in the UK find useful?
2025 Freelance Rate Survey Results www.freelancemaps.org/annual-surve...
#network #freelance #community #cartography #maps
Is it something freelance cartographers in the UK find useful?
2025 Freelance Rate Survey Results www.freelancemaps.org/annual-surve...
#network #freelance #community #cartography #maps
October 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Check out this year’s survey from Alliance of Freelance Cartographers about rates and business practices.
Is it something freelance cartographers in the UK find useful?
2025 Freelance Rate Survey Results www.freelancemaps.org/annual-surve...
#network #freelance #community #cartography #maps
Is it something freelance cartographers in the UK find useful?
2025 Freelance Rate Survey Results www.freelancemaps.org/annual-surve...
#network #freelance #community #cartography #maps
🎉We're delighted to have reached 100 Student Members of the BCS! 💯
We've got our Careers Talk for Student Members coming up on the 21st October. It's not too late to sign up for the event (check your inbox once signed up!), or even join as a Student Member for free! www.cartography.org.uk/join-us
We've got our Careers Talk for Student Members coming up on the 21st October. It's not too late to sign up for the event (check your inbox once signed up!), or even join as a Student Member for free! www.cartography.org.uk/join-us
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🎉We're delighted to have reached 100 Student Members of the BCS! 💯
We've got our Careers Talk for Student Members coming up on the 21st October. It's not too late to sign up for the event (check your inbox once signed up!), or even join as a Student Member for free! www.cartography.org.uk/join-us
We've got our Careers Talk for Student Members coming up on the 21st October. It's not too late to sign up for the event (check your inbox once signed up!), or even join as a Student Member for free! www.cartography.org.uk/join-us
Calling all BCS Student Members... look out for the email sign-up link for our Careers Talk
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers...
💬Hi everyone. My name is Balqis & I'm a GIS Consultant at Esri UK. I am excited to share my career journey so far & hope it will help you in your futures💬
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers...
💬Hi everyone. My name is Balqis & I'm a GIS Consultant at Esri UK. I am excited to share my career journey so far & hope it will help you in your futures💬
October 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Calling all BCS Student Members... look out for the email sign-up link for our Careers Talk
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers...
💬Hi everyone. My name is Balqis & I'm a GIS Consultant at Esri UK. I am excited to share my career journey so far & hope it will help you in your futures💬
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers...
💬Hi everyone. My name is Balqis & I'm a GIS Consultant at Esri UK. I am excited to share my career journey so far & hope it will help you in your futures💬
#MapMonday On this day in 1996, the Nintendo 64 video game system debuted in the USA (3 months after Japan). Super Mario goes hand-in-hand with Nintendo, so it's fitting to share this world map - Mario Style!
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"It's-a me, Mario!"
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"It's-a me, Mario!"
September 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1996, the Nintendo 64 video game system debuted in the USA (3 months after Japan). Super Mario goes hand-in-hand with Nintendo, so it's fitting to share this world map - Mario Style!
x.com/FunStockGame...
"It's-a me, Mario!"
x.com/FunStockGame...
"It's-a me, Mario!"
Book now for Octobers online Teatime Talk for members.
David Peel is the owner of Peel Land Surveys, a company who’ve been making maps for over 20 years.
Date: 16 Oct 2025
Time: 7pm GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or see our website to become a member lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
David Peel is the owner of Peel Land Surveys, a company who’ve been making maps for over 20 years.
Date: 16 Oct 2025
Time: 7pm GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or see our website to become a member lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
September 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Book now for Octobers online Teatime Talk for members.
David Peel is the owner of Peel Land Surveys, a company who’ve been making maps for over 20 years.
Date: 16 Oct 2025
Time: 7pm GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or see our website to become a member lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
David Peel is the owner of Peel Land Surveys, a company who’ve been making maps for over 20 years.
Date: 16 Oct 2025
Time: 7pm GMT
Please see your members email to sign up via Eventbrite, or see our website to become a member lnkd.in/eGVnqV5
BCS Fellows are invited to an event on Monday 13th October at the Imperial War Museum
(IWM) Duxford from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Hosted by Dr Bryn Hammond (Principal Curator, Collections) this visit is an opportunity to learn about the collection from experts.
If you are a BCS Fellow please enquire
(IWM) Duxford from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Hosted by Dr Bryn Hammond (Principal Curator, Collections) this visit is an opportunity to learn about the collection from experts.
If you are a BCS Fellow please enquire
September 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
BCS Fellows are invited to an event on Monday 13th October at the Imperial War Museum
(IWM) Duxford from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Hosted by Dr Bryn Hammond (Principal Curator, Collections) this visit is an opportunity to learn about the collection from experts.
If you are a BCS Fellow please enquire
(IWM) Duxford from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Hosted by Dr Bryn Hammond (Principal Curator, Collections) this visit is an opportunity to learn about the collection from experts.
If you are a BCS Fellow please enquire
#MapMonday On this day in 1976, TV drama Charlie's Angels, starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson & Jaclyn Smith debuted. Continuing the theme of Charlie's angels - it's the title of this amazing map artwork by Matthew Cusick (www.mattcusick.com/portfolio/ma...)
September 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1976, TV drama Charlie's Angels, starring Farrah Fawcett, Kate Jackson & Jaclyn Smith debuted. Continuing the theme of Charlie's angels - it's the title of this amazing map artwork by Matthew Cusick (www.mattcusick.com/portfolio/ma...)
Come join us online on Tuesday 23rd Sept to hear from BCS Council member Clare Seldon as she joins other professionals in this new series of talks from Royal Geographical Society.
All welcome, free sign up via the RGS website www.rgs.org/events/
#network #CPD #careers #maps #professional
All welcome, free sign up via the RGS website www.rgs.org/events/
#network #CPD #careers #maps #professional
September 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Come join us online on Tuesday 23rd Sept to hear from BCS Council member Clare Seldon as she joins other professionals in this new series of talks from Royal Geographical Society.
All welcome, free sign up via the RGS website www.rgs.org/events/
#network #CPD #careers #maps #professional
All welcome, free sign up via the RGS website www.rgs.org/events/
#network #CPD #careers #maps #professional
Call for applications - The J.B. Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography
Awards range up to £2000. The closing date for applications is 1st NOVEMBER.
Apply here: www.maphistory.info/harley.html
Please forward to others who might be interested.
Awards range up to £2000. The closing date for applications is 1st NOVEMBER.
Apply here: www.maphistory.info/harley.html
Please forward to others who might be interested.
September 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Call for applications - The J.B. Harley Research Fellowships in the History of Cartography
Awards range up to £2000. The closing date for applications is 1st NOVEMBER.
Apply here: www.maphistory.info/harley.html
Please forward to others who might be interested.
Awards range up to £2000. The closing date for applications is 1st NOVEMBER.
Apply here: www.maphistory.info/harley.html
Please forward to others who might be interested.
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers for the BCS Student Members Careers Talk...
💬My career has spanned the transition from conventional to digital cartographic methods, the development of the internet & I look forward to sharing some of the experiences & tips I've gained along the way💬
💬My career has spanned the transition from conventional to digital cartographic methods, the development of the internet & I look forward to sharing some of the experiences & tips I've gained along the way💬
September 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're so excited to introduce one of our speakers for the BCS Student Members Careers Talk...
💬My career has spanned the transition from conventional to digital cartographic methods, the development of the internet & I look forward to sharing some of the experiences & tips I've gained along the way💬
💬My career has spanned the transition from conventional to digital cartographic methods, the development of the internet & I look forward to sharing some of the experiences & tips I've gained along the way💬
We are delighted to announce that the British Cartographic Society has been selected as a nominee in the biz4biz awards in the Best Social Media category.
Thank you to everyone who supported us in the public vote to make it to the shortlist.
www.biz4Biz.org
#biz4biz #awards #socialmedia #maps
Thank you to everyone who supported us in the public vote to make it to the shortlist.
www.biz4Biz.org
#biz4biz #awards #socialmedia #maps
September 17, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We are delighted to announce that the British Cartographic Society has been selected as a nominee in the biz4biz awards in the Best Social Media category.
Thank you to everyone who supported us in the public vote to make it to the shortlist.
www.biz4Biz.org
#biz4biz #awards #socialmedia #maps
Thank you to everyone who supported us in the public vote to make it to the shortlist.
www.biz4Biz.org
#biz4biz #awards #socialmedia #maps
#MapMonday On this day in 1830, the Duke of Wellington opened George Stephenson's Liverpool and Manchester Railway. This is a plan of the proposed route of the Liverpool to Manchester Railway created by George Stephenson (dated 1824). Source: www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-...
September 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#MapMonday On this day in 1830, the Duke of Wellington opened George Stephenson's Liverpool and Manchester Railway. This is a plan of the proposed route of the Liverpool to Manchester Railway created by George Stephenson (dated 1824). Source: www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk/objects-and-...