Posted by: globalmapping on: July 6, 2009
MapStop is pleased to say that we can now offer Site Centred Maps and Photography. These range from historical mapping to current day, as well as Aerial Photography.
For current day mapping , the data comes direct from the Ordnance Survey’s own database, so this will include all the lastest information. Site plans for your house or larger development can be supplied as either paper copies or data and the popular Explorer and Landranger Map series can be supplied centred on your desired location.
You can have an aerial photograph of anywhere in the UK, select from a large archive of photographs from the 1960’s to the present.
Historial Mapping – You can choose from any one of 5 series of Ordnance Survey Maps, 4 are at 1:50,000 and are from 1833 up to 1947. The fifth is the old County Series at 1:10,000 from around 1898 so you can pick out your house assuming it is that old!
So often, the place you’re interested in on the edge of the map – with site centred maps we can customise the map so the place you want is in the centre. This makes it easier to use and completely unique to you.
We feel these maps would also make a useful and interesting gift.
Posted by: globalmapping on: June 4, 2009
SkyView Posters are offering actual aerial photography taken on the historic day by USAAF Lightning’s. The images have been mosaiced together to create A1 (23” x 33”) posters covering Juno and Omaha beaches plus 3 of Gold Beach one of which is a quite amazing Panoramic view-see if you can spot the 8 Lightning’s not including the one taking the photography! The posters are created from the original black and white photographs and despite the age of the imagery offer remarkable clarity. Also available is a poster showing Pegasus Bridge complete with Horsa Gliders where they landed plus a remarkable poster taken in October 1944 showing the Mulberry Harbour at Arromanches. 2 Operational maps have been reproduced and are also available along with the aforementioned posters from http://www.mapstop.co.uk which also offers a range of books from Crecy covering D-Day and other events during WWII. For more details on D-Day and other historical events visit Mapstop Historical Products.
Posted by: globalmapping on: May 15, 2009
For all you GIS users, during May we are offering a 5% discount on MapInfo 9.5 and don’t forget we can also offer you competitive training courses not only in MapInfo but also MAPublisher and ArcView.
We have also been adding Berlitz Guides. These best-selling guides offer comprehensive travel information and offer tremedous value for money.
Has anyone noticed our new search facility on our Home Page? It now lets you know how many products are currently on site…and they go up daily!!
Posted by: globalmapping on: May 5, 2009
Fed up with buying socks and smellies? Then check out a few gifts on MapStop.
How about The Concorde Globe? This 30cm antique style globe on an english made oiled beech wood base with weather instruments would be an attractive addition to any study, lounge or dining room. If you don’t think he’s in the mood for travelling the world, then how about going on a walk…or maybe treating him to a pub meal on the way..have a look at our variety of walking guides (some with a pub guide) to get you in the mood.
For those who enjoy travelling, I have started adding Time Out Guides, written from a unique insider perspective by writers who have passionate, informed attachment to their cities. I’m adding more daily so keep a look out for your favourite city guide.
Happy Father’s Day on June 21st to all you Dads out there!
Posted by: globalmapping on: April 23, 2009
If you are ever wondering how your area has changed, take a look at the Cassini range I have just added – Cassini Past and Present. Each Past & Present map is centred on a city or town and covers an area of 15km x 15km using four Ordnance Survey mapping series to cover four different periods: the mid 19th century, the late 19th century, the 1920s and the present-day.
For anyone who enjoys travelling and music, we recently met Patrick Wass who writes songs about his travelling experiences. I have added his CD ‘Disconcerting Ways’ and books ‘How Long and Tall’ and ‘Athlete’s Foot on my Hands and a Bear’s Bottom on my Feet’ to MapStop so it’d be worth taking a look.
Posted by: globalmapping on: April 17, 2009
The annual British Cartographic Society Annual Symposium, is titled ‘Mapping at Work’ and is again being held at Newport Pagnell near Milton Keynes. Held over 3 days June 17th-19th this is an event not to be missed by anyone with an interest in Cartography. Global Mapping will be represented as always by Mary Spence Immediate past President of the BCS. For more information and to download a booking form click here.
“A great eye-opener into the world of cartography” Calderdale MBC
“Interesting, useful and well-balanced for a wide growing audience…” Silver 7 Mapping Ltd
“I would advise colleagues to attend future events” South West Water
Please note that there is an early bird discount that makes a considerable difference to the cost of attending the event but ends on 15th May 2009.
Posted by: globalmapping on: April 17, 2009
Earth, the World’s largest atlas, will be on display at the London Book Fair being held at Earls Court. This beautiful atlas is hand bound in leather and as it’s a limited edition (only 3000 copies Worldwide) you won’t get many chances to view a copy. You might even want to consider it as an investment at a time when savings accounts are offering such low rates! It’s price has already risen 20% since it’s launch last November! At just £2,500 including delivery it could be your best investment ever!
Global Mapping are on stand G833 in the Tourism Section.
Posted by: globalmapping on: March 10, 2009
You’ll notice that there have been a few changes to MapStop. I’m trying to make it easier for you to find products, therefore have added a Publishers section including AA, Collins, A-Z and many others. In this section you will find a list of publishers but also Specialist Publishers which include walking, climbing, cycling, European and again many more. If you have any difficulty using anything on MapStop or any other ideas on how to improve it, please let us know, either via the Blog, Chatline or email.
Tracy
Posted by: globalmapping on: February 25, 2009
The critically acclaimed International Map Trade Association (IMTA) Award for Best Wall Map has been won by The Dynamic World, an exceptional educational wall map produced and published by British cartographic company Global Mapping.
The map offers a unique way to view the areas most at risk due to the consequences of human activity and natural phenomena and shows clearly how the world is changing on both the map sheet and a series of information boxes.
Examples include dramatic changes in the extent of Arctic sea ice, leaving the famous North West passage in Canada completely free of ice for the first time in human memory during summer 2007. This has raised the possibility of shipping using a route that has traditionally eluded explorers.
The map was researched and designed by Global Mapping’s Mary Spence MBE, President of the British Cartographic Society. Leading organisations involved in monitoring global warming, such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, have provided analysis.
The aim was to distil the essence of a highly complex subject into a clear, graphical representation, something the judges felt Dynamic World had achieved standing ‘head and shoulders’ above the competition.
“We wanted to offer a resource that is interesting, accurate and easy to interpret,” says Global Mapping’s Managing Director, Alan Smith. “Winning this award really is a fantastic endorsement of the map and justifies all the work Mary, in particular, put into it.”
Dynamic World measures 1.33 metres by 93cm and is published at a scale of 1: 30,000,000. It can be ordered direct from www.mapstop.co.uk.
Notes to editors
Global Mapping offers a wealth of experience in mapping for print, CD, GIS or Internet.
The company is an Ordnance Survey Licensed Partner and a reseller of Bartholomew’s and Philip’s map data.
Global Mapping publishes a range of wall maps and supplies maps for travel guides, book packaging, planning applications and many other activities in business, government and leisure.
For more information, review copies of Dynamic World and interview opportunities contact Alan Smith on 01280 840770 or by email at alan.smith@globalmapping.uk.com
