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Putting Berkshire on the Map Online Talk
Organisers - The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, Berkshire RG1 3BQ
Thursday 27 February
2 - 3.15pm£5 (£4 Berks FHS members)
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Putting Berkshire on the Map Online Talk
If you like maps – this is one not to miss. Our speaker, John Leighfield, will talk about the history of mapping with particular emphasis on Berkshire, beginning with Matthew Paris’ map of Britain c. 1250 and finishing with Google and modern mapping. He will explore the various reasons why maps were commissioned and how best to interpret them.
Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.
To join this talk, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will be asked to download a small piece of software, which will be sent in advance.
Image – Berkshire by J Bleu, 17th century, reproduced with the kind permission of the Royal Berkshire Archives.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
Pre-booking is required, because the event link will be sent in advance.
To join this talk, you will need a computer device with speakers. Ideally, also a webcam and microphone. You also need to be able to access the internet from it. First-time users of Zoom, will be asked to download a small piece of software, which will be sent in advance.
Image – Berkshire by J Bleu, 17th century, reproduced with the kind permission of the Royal Berkshire Archives.
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
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