Zoom Meeting #37, 12th January 2026.
Bartholomew's Half Inch Maps of England & Wales.
What the plates can tell us about the maps (and vice-versa).

• Presenter: Dr. Rob Wheeler
• Format: Structured talk, followed by questions & answers
• Attendees: 49
• View the recording here, streaming length: 1h 18m

Having realised the importance of patching (see article in Sheetlines 134, page 34) Dr. Rob Wheeler started looking at the early history of the series and how the printed sheets relate to the plates.  He believes the results are instructive.  The talk explains how a country on one projection - Scotland - can be joined to one on another projection - England - or perhaps how it ought not to be done.