TalkTalks
Mapping Britain’s Railways with Mark Ovenden and Andrew Smithers
Price
£8–27
£8 entry; £27 ticket with book. Includes a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. Book also available at20% off on the night.
Where
7 Mercer Walk, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9FA
About
Authors Mark Ovenden and Andrew Smithers discuss the history and design of Britain’s railway maps, including material from their new book.
The illustrated discussion traces railway diagrams from early route maps through the development of modern passenger information. The authors draw on more than 300 maps included in their book; Mark Ovenden and Andrew Smithers are the billed speakers.
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