A Is For Atlas

A sumptuous, lavishly illustrated celebration of cartography, featuring charts, maps, globes and atlases. The map collections at the National Maritime Museum comprise about 40,000 maps, charts, globes and atlases, covering a time period from the thirteenth century to the present day. Curator of Cartography Megan Barford explores the variety of stories that are hidden within the collection, including the materials, techniques, makers, users, genres and features, to understand more about the different worlds in which maps were produced and consumed. From imperial rule to labour solidarity, and from sumptuous display to scrap paper, A is for Atlas presents the map collections of National Maritime Museum as they have never been seen before.