Looking for a historical map? Mapseeker in association with Collins Bartholomew now offer a comprehensive range of historical mapping for you to select and order online. Mapseeker was formed several years ago by Paul Line, and offers one of the most comprehensive collections of British historical maps currently available, as well as an expan... Read more >>

Last month we had a visit from Mike Parker and his programme producer to record some interviews for a forthcoming BBC Radio 4 series called On the Map. The Collins Geo staff talked about the Times Atlas of the World - its history, the production process, updates, decisions on name forms, boundary issues and content. Mike Parker, author of Map Ad... Read more >>

We are now offering an exciting new range of personalised jigsaws and posters of world maps and jigsaws of the front page of The London or The New York Times newspaper for ordering online. Times Personalised World Map Jigsaw This personalised 400-piece jigsaw features a full colour political world map, in a different style and with content for... Read more >>

“After more than a century of costume changes, the Times atlas has become a more refined creature. Its latest incarnation — a bespoke, luxury edition — is like a Rolls-Royce of mapping.” The Times Travels section on Saturday (14 Nov) had a feature by Kathleen Wyatt, Travel Editor on her (dream come true) visit to the Book Works Studio to see h... Read more >>

Collins Geo, through Collins Bartholomew, and the family of the late John C. Bartholomew sponsor of one of the key British Cartographic Society (BCS) awards - The John C. Bartholomew Award for Small Scale Mapping. This award is presented for originality and excellence in the field of thematic cartography with emphasis on effective communication of ... Read more >>

Waterstones are running a competition for card holders until 7th January 2010 to win a luxury version of the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World - the world's most prestigious and authoritative atlas. If you do not win or are not a card holder you can order one here. Not a member? The Waterstone’s Card is a spend and save points scheme for ... Read more >>

Jethro Lennox, Geo Publishing Manager presented Sir David Attenborough with the latest edition of our Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World earlier this week. Sir David took a break from signing copies of his personal view of the natural world Life Stories at our HarperCollins Bishopbriggs offices, to receive the atlas. Photo - Vaila Alexand... Read more >>

A recent item by Hans van der Maarel on his GIS and Mapping blog, titled You paid for it? (posted 28 July 2009): Interesting conversation in the elevator yesterday… I had picked up the Times Comprehensive atlas at a bookstore and was obviously quite happy with it (it is, after all, a great example of cartography). When I stepped into an elevator... Read more >>

Journalist, Dan Box was the 2009 winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition for the best dream travel idea. His ‘Journey of a Lifetime’ took him to the Carteret islands in the South Pacific, where the inhabitants, faced with worsening environmental conditions are undergoing an organised relocation. The low-lying islands (w... Read more >>

The new Times Concise Atlas of the World has just been published. It’s a completely updated edition of this major atlas in the prestigious Times range, making it a valuable addition to any reference collection. The mapping and images provide an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geog... Read more >>

Map are everywhere these days, they are a vital tool for travel, business and recreation. Their delivery makes use of (and often drives the development of) the very latest hi tech gadgetry and equipment. But how do you become a map maker? A recent article in the Independent Newspaper Careers Section: How to map out a new role for yourself as a c... Read more >>

In creating the maps for a world atlas, decisions have to be made on which areas of the world to show at which levels of detail. The key factor in this decision-making process is map scale – the relationship between distances or areas on the map and the equivalent distances or areas on the ground. The scale factor Scale determines the level... Read more >>

Decisions, decisions… The editorial task facing cartographers creating world atlases, or indeed pretty much any map, is really one of deciding what information to show and how. In practical terms, the more difficult decision is often not what to show but what to leave out. Map scale is a key factor determining the amount of information that ca... Read more >>

‘The legacy of John George Bartholomew is still held in high regard in cartographic circles, with an enduring respect for the man that is forged from his many significant achievements.’ Issue 12 of 'Discover' the magazine of the National Library of Scotland (NLS) has an article on the private papers of Scottish cartographer John G Bartholomew. W... Read more >>

When a lovely old atlas such as an early edition of the famous Times Atlas of the World is discovered in the loft or handed down from an elderly relative, one of the most frequently asked questions has to be — is it worth anything? The answer to this question depends on many factors such as its age, rarity, collectability and condition. We h... Read more >>

It seems amazing to me now, but if you went to high school in England in the 1980s you were allowed to give up all foreign languages at age 14. In the pursuit of an easy life, that’s exactly what I did, opting instead to do Business Studies. I’m sure all of that basic accountancy has been useful over the years (although my bank manager might have... Read more >>

"Discussion continues about the demise of atlases. There is a great temptation to use the Internet for geographical queries, and usually an answer may be found quickly and easily. But questions of authority and accuracy remain, questions that can be resolved by taking the time to use the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World. It is a recommen... Read more >>

'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said …' Map Addict really catches the current mood regarding all things cartographic. Recently, there has been a huge growth in mapping on the web, creating massive interest in maps and their application. Mike's book has just been published by Collins, with some mapping information a... Read more >>

The International Map Traders Association's (IMTA) April Newsletter, The MapReport has our Times Universal Atlas of the World on its front cover. The Universal Atlas was awarded Gold for Best Atlas and the overall award for Best Product at the IMTA (EAME) Conference and Trade Show in Belfast in February. Overall Winner: Times Universal World A... Read more >>

"The joy of the Archive is getting into the heart and soul of a firm of hoarders who never seem to have thrown anything away." Karla Baker at the National Library of Scotland, Map Collections writes a fascinating blog on the Bartholomew Archive. She investigates the massive holding of printing records, maps and management documents the... Read more >>

The Times Atlas of the World Mini edition and the Times Atlas of the World Desktop edition have recently been updated and published. These atlases in convenient, pocket and easy-to-use formats retain the authority, style and detail of the larger Times atlases. The £6.99 Times Atlas of the World Mini edition is a pocket-sized Times Atlas packed ... Read more >>

This striking and unusual map projection was devised in 1948 by John Bartholomew.  It is used particularly effectively in this map to conveying the combative nature of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1957. This is one of many maps in the Historical Mapping section of the award winning Times Universal Atlas of the Worl... Read more >>

The Times Universal Atlas of the World picked up Gold for Best Atlas and scooped the IMTA overall award for Best Product. The award was presented at the weekend's International Map Traders Association Conference and Trade Show in Belfast. “We are delighted to receive this distinguished award from IMTA. This is great recognition from our industry... Read more >>

The National Library of Scotland (NLS) has just ‘gone live’ with the initial results of its project to document the records of Bartholomew map makers. The website is clear and easy to navigate, it contains many links to further material and includes fascinating images and maps. “The Bartholomew Archive is the remarkable record of the Edinbur... Read more >>

A recent article in the Times revealed that London A-Zs and Ordnance Survey maps are the two most stolen items from UK bookshops. The story also reveals how someone stole the biggest Times Atlas.  “The worst theft we've had was of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, which was worth £100,” says Peter Donaldson, the owner of Red Lion Books... Read more >>

On the 9th of January, the Yorkshire Evening Post ran a piece on Leeds, and how it's legacy has spread around the world. "There are no fewer than 19 towns or cities outside England called Leeds and they are variously spread across three continents." This article was inspired by our research into the number of namesakes for the UK's te... Read more >>

This afternoon Professor David Munro gave a presentation to the Collins Geo staff on the work of The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names for British Official Use (PCGN). Professor Munro who is Chairman of the PCGN explained the intricacies of naming places around the world and illustrated how they are influenced by local culture, percepti... Read more >>

To accompany the launch of The Times Universal Atlas of the World, cartographers at Collins Geo have identified the 10 British place names that have the most number of populated places outside the British Isles named after them. Topping the list is Richmond, with 55 namesakes around the world. See full article at Collins Maps blog ... Read more >>