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UPDATED 9th July 2026 

NEXT PLANNED ONLINE TALK.

Tuesday 28th July 2026, 8:00pm. Zoom.

We are hoping that the next online talk will be at the end of July, but at the time of sending we don't have full details yet.

Loraine Rutt who is an expert in ceramics but also has a big interest in maps and has combined the two. She uses OS material from the Thames Valley area to create new items for use and display. Further information including Zoom details will follow in the next Newsletter, but for now just save the date.

CAPTIVATING CARTOGRAPHY.

Friday 18th September 2026, 2:00pm.
Via Eventbrite online, hosted by The National Archives (TNA).

Rob Fleming, the maps collection specialist at The National Archives, will be hosting an online session to discuss 10 maps from their collection. The National Archives contains an extraordinary treasure trove of over six million maps, charts and plans. Stretching back to medieval times and covering most of the world, these cartographic holdings tell the story of Britain and its former empire.

The event is free, however you can make a donation to the TNA of up to £15 if you wish when you book. Further details can be found here.

NEXT MIDLAND GROUP MEETING.

Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 7:30pm.
Wall, Lichfield, Staffordshire.

The next meeting of the map study group at Wall Village Hall will be on Tuesday 3rd November starting at 7.30pm. The subject of the meet will be decided nearer the time. The venue is on Watling St, Wall, Lichfield WS14 0AW.

For more information contact 07812 144675 or mail Lez Watson.