Putting Berkshire on the Map
Maps allow us to better identify where our ancestors lived and worked and the local environment in which they spent the vast majority of their time.
If you like maps – this is one not to miss. John 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.
This is the second of three talks in the Winter Potpourri Talks Series. The other talks take place on 23rd January and 27th March.You may book tickets for individual events or for all three talks in the series for a reduced price.
To book
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.
To book – scroll down.
Image – Berkshire by J Bleu, 17th century, reproduced with the kind permission of the Royal Berkshire Archives
Date
- Thu 27 Feb 2025
Time
- 14:00 - 15:15
Tickets
- £5.00
Organiser
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The Centre - Berkshire FHS
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Email
booking@berksfhs.org.uk -
Website
https://berksfhs.org/branches/
Speaker
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John Leighfield CBE MA
John Leighfield was educated at Oxford 1958-1962 (Greats at Exeter College).
His career has been in IT from the pioneering days of 1962 onwards. He has been Chairman/President/Master of various national IT institutions and chairman of a number of IT companies. John has also always had a keen interest in education. He has served as Chairman of Council of the University of Warwick and been a member of the Development Boards of the Bodleian Library and of Exeter College, Oxford. He has also been chairman of governors of a number of schools.
John has been collecting maps of Oxfordshire and adjoining counties, and of Cornwall, since 1966 and regularly lectures on the topic.