Using Maps for Local and Family History

Britain is the best-mapped country in the world, and we have a treasure-trove of surviving maps. We will explore the birds-eye town views and the county and estate maps of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. We will also examine later enclosure, tithe and Ordnance Survey maps. While looking across Britain, we will focus particularly on examples from Yorkshire. Maps give a sense of place and an extra dimension to your research, as well as being fascinating and fun to use.

• Tutor: John Lee BA MA PhD
• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 29 January and 5 February 2022
• Time: 10am-1.15pm
• No. of weeks: 2 (consecutive weeks)
• Full fee: £47

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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