Captain Michael Barritt will pick up the theme of his 2017 E.G.R. Taylor Lecture, showing the evidence that belies the received wisdom that the Royal Navy of the period showed neither interest in nor aptitude for hydrography, and that there was clear encouragement from leaders such as Nelson.
Case studies will illustrate challenges and achievements with the often limited means at the disposal of the practitioners, show how men with higher skills were identified, and consider the background of the different educational regimes in Scotland and England.
The lecture will tap into the rich visual material preserved in archives, especially that of the UK Hydrographic Office.
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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