This is the story of Willie Read and his 1912 unknown expedition from Srinagar, over the Pamirs and across Central Asia to Siberia.
Hear Nick’s tale from when he bought a set of 87 magic lantern slides with little idea of who was in them and where they were taken.
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Geographical journeys: microlectures
An evening, chaired by Mary-Ann Ochota, packed with tales of adventure and discovery to entertain and inspire. Discussion encouraged afterwards in the Map Room.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allThursday 3 April 2025 - Lecture
Integrating maps and instruments in art
Kristina Chan will discuss her current art exhibition, Habitable Climes, which includes images of instruments in our Collections. Attendees will be able to see the instruments following the talk.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allMonday 7 April 2025 - Lecture
The study of landscapes of extraction
Dr Tom Greeves discusses the study of landscapes of extraction, focusing on the region between Dartmoor to West Penwith.
PlymouthOpen to allWednesday 9 April 2025