Times atlases and maps have contained world class cartography from the publication of the first Times Atlas in 1895, to the forthcoming Times Atlas of Britain. Explore some of the ground-breaking Times maps and atlases on the Heritage pages of this website, such as: The 1922 Times Survey Atlas & Gazetteer of the World - the first Time... Read more >>

Two fantastic official websites promoting Britain (home), and British interests abroad (away). They are contemporary, colourful, clear and contain a wealth of topical information. Stunning imagery and well written text create informative and accessible sites which take the reader from general topics and themes to specific issues and places. Visi... Read more >>

Mapmakers respond as Earth’s changing climate reshapes the face of the planet. To tie in with Earth Day 2010, this article by Cody Crane in Science World magazine April 19, 2010, highlights how the impacts of climate change are keeping map makers busy with tracking changes and updating mapping. “We’re having to revise coastlines, remap i... Read more >>

This Monday (22 March), the first episode of a ten part series called ‘On the Map’ will be broadcast. Mike Parker, author of Map Addict, will present the 15-minute programmes. They will go out on Radio 4, Monday to Friday at 3.45pm in the weeks beginning 22nd and 29th March. Mike visited our Collins Geo offices in January to record some intervie... 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 >>

“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 >>

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 >>

"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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Royal Scottish Geographical Society - The Collins Bartholomew Illustrated Talk. During his time as Editor in Chief for the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, Mick Ashworth received numerous ‘Letters to the Editor’, ranging from the useful and informative to the amusing and threatening!  Mick will provide examples to show how they reveal ... Read more >>

Triple Olympic Gold medal winner, Chris Hoy, took time out from signing copies of his new book Heroes, Villains and Velodromes, to receive another item of gold – The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World. Sheena Barclay (Collins Geo Director) presented Chris Hoy and Richard Moore each with a copy of the atlas. He may not need it to find out how ... Read more >>

"Dramatic transformation of our planet laid bare in Atlas" An article in the 14 September edition of the Sunday Mail, illustrates how our new Times Universal Atlas shows the world's changing landscapes and highlights the effects of climate change. Online version of the article from the Sunday Mail Times Universal details at tim... Read more >>

In The Independent newspaper today (19th June 2008), the EXTRA section has The Ten Best Atlases, as chosen by Rebecca Armstrong. We are pleased to have three Times and Collins atlases in her selection: · The Times Atlas of the World (12th Comprehensive edition) is awarded ‘Best Luxury Buy’. · Collins World Atlas (Essential edition) is awarded... Read more >>

Home of The Times Atlas of The World An article in the latest edition of GeoInformatics looks at the use of geographic data and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology in the creation of our published atlases and maps, such as The 12th Edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, published in September 2007, and the forthcomin... Read more >>