Date:
Saturday, 31 January, 2009 - 10:00 to 16:30
1000 Tea and coffee available
1030 Welcome and introduction
1035 The development of maps and estate plans Carole Garrard, Local Studies Librarian, Surrey History Centre
Carole will talk on the historical development of mapping, illustrated by examples from Surrey; she will also demonstrate the use of the Centre's search facilities for maps and plans
1130 Rectifying and Manipulating Maps of Different Periods
A workshop led by Richard Savage on theory and practice, with examples by Ken Bewsey and Richard Christophers from their study of Old Woking.
1230 Lunch - bring your own or lunch in town.
During this period Carole Garrard will conduct smaller groups into the Research Room of the History Centre to see a display of historic maps from Surrey.
1400 The Interpretation of Hearth Tax Returns Roehampton University Research Team
1500 Open discussion
1530 Close
Cost : £5 per person payable on the day
Postal Address:
Surrey History Centre
Goldsworth Road
Woking
GU21 6ND