British Cartographic Society

We are coming to Edinburgh this September! We’re bringing the Map Curators Group 60th Anniversary celebrations, plus - due to demand - our popular GeoViz sessions for Day 1! Watch for a packed conference agenda for Day 2, hosted at The Registers of Scotland. www.cartography.org.uk/annual-confe...

#MapMonday On this day in 1918, Cecil Chubb gifted the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge to the British nation. He paid £6,600 at the time during the auction, which he had originally attended to purchase some dining chairs! Read more about the site here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltsh...

*Teatime Talk* This talk describes the Historic Towns Trust’s project to map London on the eve of the Fire, and offers insights into the challenges, and some of the solutions, involved. ​​ See link for details and email for members to book www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks

#MapMonday On this day in 2025, thieves disguised as construction workers forced open a Louvre museum upper floor window, smashed display cases, and fled with 8 pieces of Napoleonic jewels! This map graphic from www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10... shows the thieves proximity to the Mona Lisa…

Are you a student wanting to further your Cartographic and Geodata Visualisation knowledge? BCS student membership is now free! Check out the array of amazing benefits that membership entitles you to and find out more about joining here: www.cartography.org.uk/join-us

#MapMonday On this day in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt renamed the "Executive Mansion" as "The White House". This map from www.whitehousehistory.org/white-house-... shows plans for the construction of the iconic building from the 1800s. Check out the article for more details about the history…

Have you seen our YouTube channel? Here you can catch up on our past conference talks, Teatime Talks, Winter Lectures and even some of our previous award ceremonies and interviews! What are you waiting for? Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss future videos www.youtube.com/@BritishCart...

✨-- TOOLKIT THURSDAY --✨ 🌎 How many of our members have checked out the @bcsmaps #GeoVizToolkit ? 🌐 Did you know it covers the basics of data collection, analysis and visualisation, starting out with the CAPTURE - CREATE - COMMUNICATE flowchart? 💻 Find it on the BCS' GEOVIZ portal www.geoviz.info

Find lots of handy quick links on our Linktree at linktr.ee/bcsmaps We keep our latest events, how to join and our social media pages and YouTube channel links here. Is there anything you always use and would like a quick link to feature? #community #mapping #excellence #events #GeoViz

*Teatime Talk* Mapping London on the eve of the Great Fire of 1666 with Vanessa Harding, Professor Emerita of London History Date: Thurs 22nd Oct 2026 Time: Join at 18:45 for 19:00. Ends at approximately 20:00 Venue: Virtual (Zoom), register via Eventbrite​​ www.cartography.org.uk/teatime-talks

#MapMonday On this day in 2018, Banksy’s work "Girl With Balloon" was automatically shredded via a shredder hidden in its frame moments after being sold for 1 million pounds! This map from www.timeout.com/london/news/... shows the visible Banksy artworks across London

BCS Annual Conference talks are now LIVE on our YouTube channel! A tiny part of our Environment, Education and Economy conference is highlighted here - please watch the talks in full and let us know what you like as we start planning for next year. www.youtube.com/@BritishCart...

Mapping Britain: In Conversation with Will Millard & Ordnance Survey on Wednesday 7th October from 6pm. An exclusive free YouTube Live event with author of Mapping Britain, Will Millard. Co-hosted by Paul Naylor (BCS President), and Jess Baker, both OS. shop.osmaps.com/mapping-brit...

#MapMonday On this day in 1968, The Beatles' single "Hey Jude" hit number 1 and stayed there for nine weeks! We adore this fantasy map of all things The Beatles made by LyricRealms www.etsy.com/listing/1282... All together now: 🎶 Na, na, na, na na na naaaa 🎶

BCS AWARDS 2026 *Thank you* A huge thank you to all our sponsors, without whom we couldn't run or judge many of the awards. Collins Bartholomew Dennis Maps Garsdale Design GD3D Lovell Johns Mumford Family Ordnance Survey Stanfords #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *The Lovell Johns Award- Winner* Presented to the author of the most outstanding paper published in The Cartographic Journal. Congratulations to Chelsea Nestel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for "Theorizing 'Really Good Maps'; Cartography and Aesthetic Philosophy".

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Ian Mumford Award - Winner* For university and college students' original cartographic research. Congratulations to Erwei Xu, Nanjing Normal University, for "A Neuronal Orientation Selectivity Based Measure of Orderliness in Metro Maps" Thank you to the Mumford Family

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *THE BCS AWARD* Awarded to the best out of the five winners from the OS Student, Stanfords Printed, Garsdale 3D, Collins Bartholomew Thematic, and BCS Digital Maps. Congratulations to Climate Visualized, by Atlas Guo Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Ordnance Survey Students Award - Winner* Congratulations to Climate Visualized, by Atlas Guo Thank you to Ordnance Survey for judging and supporting this award. Paul Naylor, from Ordnance Survey and BCS President, accepted the award on the winners' behalf. #carto2026

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Ordnance Survey Students Award - Runners-up Highly Commended* There were 2 highly commended entries in this category. Highly Commended - pressed/suppressed, by Eren Filizfidanoglu Highly Commended - Horror in Gulag Archipelago, by Alikhan Beisenbayev Thank you to OS

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Ordnance Survey Students Award - Runners-up Commended* Commended - HENAN Pear Garden Martial Rhythms & Central Plains Folk Arts China, by Wang Xiangqi, Ling Xiaonan, Chen Jialu, Zhuang Yiyi, Shi yue Commended - Penal Grid of Russia, by Alena Avdeeva Thank you to OS

#MapMonday On this day in 1915, Cecil Chubb bought the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge for £6,600. It was later donated to the British nation. We love this map by John Speed (1552–1629) historian and cartographer of the site. heritageaction.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/s...

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Stanfords Award for printed products - Winner* Congratulations to The Boroughs of London, by Mike Hall & Matt Brown A huge thank you to Stanfords and Vivien for presenting, judging and supporting this award. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Stanfords Award for printed maps - Runners-up Highly Commended (HC)* HC - Glenfinnan, Moidart & Gulvain Superwalker, by HARVEY Map Services HC - Collins Rail Map of Japan, by Collins Bartholomew HC - This Place Then - Shoreditch 1877, by Charlie Peel Thank you to Stanfords

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Stanfords Award for printed maps Runners-up* Commended - Färöer 1:90k, by J Brandstetter Kompass Freytag & Berndt Commended - Picture Atlas of the World, by DK and Collins Commended - Accused! A Guide to Britain's Dark History, by Herb Lester Associates Thanks to Stanfords

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Garsdale Design Award for 3D Mapping - Winner* Congratulations to: How the Giants Stack Up, by Soren Walljasper Thank you to Garsdale Design for their time and dedication to this award category. Pictured is the BCS Awards Coordinator, accepting the award on Soren's behalf.

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Garsdale Design Award for 3D Mapping - Runners Up* (See next post for the winner) Highly Commended - Astana, by A Beisenbayev Highly Commended - Strolling Along the Central Axis, by Wuhan University Highly Commended -Sunset at Mount Genyen, by Nanjing Normal University GD3D

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Collins Bartholomew Award for Thematic Mapping & Infographics - Winner* Congratulations to: Shenzhen Unfolded: A Seven-Facet Atlas, by W ZHENG, D XIE, Q LI, M WENG, M KANG, and S SU (project leader). A big thank you to John E. Bartholomew and the Collins Bartholomew team.

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Collins Bartholomew Award for Thematic Mapping & Infographics - Runners-up* (See next post for winner) Commended - Europe's Ignition Pattern, by Alikhan Beisenbayev Highly commended - Bristol Urban Nature Map, by Charlie Peel (pictured with John E Bartholomew) Urban Good

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *BCS Digital Mapping Award - Winner* Congratulations to: Climate Visualized, by Atlas Guo Thank you also to the BCS judging panel and awards organisers for their time and enthusiasm. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *BCS Digital Mapping Award Runners-Up* Commended: Suzhou - A Storytelling Map of the Oriental Water City AND What is the Tallest Mountain on Earth. Highly commended: Cyclist Survival Map of Athens, Georgia AND Figura Game.

BCS AWARDS 2026 WINNERS *Peter Jolly Award* 3rd place - Vintage USA, by Mary Spence. 2nd place - Tour de 4 Cycle Maps, by Clare Seldon at Event Maps. 1st place - The Forbidden City Unfolded: Life and Legacy from Ming to Qing Dynasties, by Shiliang Su. Thank you also to the BCS Members who voted.

#MapMonday On this day in 2022, the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin took place from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster. This map shows all the streets and properties containing the words 'Queen Elizabeth'. www.geoplace.co.uk/press/where-...

Recap of Day 2 at our Annual Conference that was in Edinburgh this week. So many talks and networking opportunities that we can’t fit it all in here, but hopefully it gives a good overview of the day. Keep watch of our YouTube channel for when the talks go live to catch up properly. Thanks to all

Recap of Day 1 at our Annual Conference that was in Edinburgh this week. So much happened that we can’t fit it all in here, but hopefully it gives a good idea of some of the events. Thanks to all involved. A truly wonderful gathering.

Thank you Scotland! You’ve been amazing. Thank you especially to our Programme committee and all the speakers. Look out for our awards announcements, GeoFutures Report call for involvement and where our next events will be. Over and out until next year. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

Thank you to all this afternoons speakers covering an atlas’ production, property rights maps and challenges, 50 years of Harvey Maps, land use mapping in England and accessibility in 20 minute neighbourhoods in Edinburgh. A jam packed afternoon! #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

We were honoured today to be joined by John E Bartholomew, son of John C Bartholomew to present the Collins Bartholomew Award in his name for best thematic map of 2026. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

GeoFutures Report launched today. Check out the full report and actions and contact us to get involved. geofutures@cartography.org.uk

We are delighted to share the GeoFutures Report, which is available here www.geoviz.info The report sets out an ambitious roadmap for how we can shape the future of geospatial visualisation over the coming years. If you want to be involved, register interest by email: geofutures@cartography.org.uk

Thank you to all Awards sponsors, organisers and entrants. Congratulations to the commended and winners in each category. Full details will follow over the next days. Special thanks to Steve Burry from Dennis Maps, John Bartholomew, and Vivien Godfrey from Stanfords for presenting their awards too.

Education session from the local universities and college here in Scotland. An eye opening look at the barriers and a way forward that are facing geospatial education in the UK.

First talks session and speed networking bingo complete! Lots of people talking, learning about each other and sharing stories that will make the rest of the day such a joy to spend with all the delegates. Congrats to James who won by filling it in the fastest.

The venue is all set for an amazing conference day of talks, sessions, networking and awards. Please ask anyone with an orange lanyard if you have any questions about the society or want to know how to volunteer too. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

2026 BCS ANNUAL CONFERENCE Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, London Road, Edinburgh (Photo ID required to access building on the day) The main conference, including the BCS Awards ceremony, at the Registers of Scotland on Wednesday 9th September from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Great to share some “downtime” with MCG, GeoViz delegates and early arrivers for tomorrow, at Edinburgh Street Food. Lots of excitement for tomorrow’s full day of talks and sessions. We hope you enjoyed this informal networking evening and we’ll see you at 9am for Day 2! #carto2026 #GeoFutures

Archive photos celebrating the origin of the NCAP collection from RAF Medmenham, home of the Allied Central Interpretation Unit (ACIU) in Buckinghamshire. This photo is of Z Section - responsible for Second Phase interpretation - at Danesfield House in 1945 and is in the entrance at NCAP Edinburgh.

Marcy Bidney, University of Chicago, at MCG today presenting the inaugural Ann Sutherland lecture. Thank you to Karen Sutherland (daughter of Ann) for attending this special event, and to the MCG Convenors and of course Marcy.

A fantastic presentation from National Collection of Aerial Photography this afternoon for our GeoViz trip. Great overview of the history of the collection and challenges that bought about the current state of the art facility. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

The British Cartographic Society’s Map Curators Group held a special lecture today in honour of their long-time convenor Ann Sutherland. It was attended by her daughter Karen, and led by visiting curator Marcy Bidney from the University of Chicago. #carto2026

MCG talks at George IV Bridge, part 1. Jean Smith (Royal Scottish Geographical Society) and Tim May (Royal Museums Greenwich). Thanks to all speakers and attendees #carto2026