Map Reading Collection

North Wales, Snowdonia. A man and woman stop to look at their map whilst hiking in Snowdonia. (MR)

Lieut General Bernard Montgomery newly appointed commander of the 8th Army seen here discussing tactics with officers from the 22nd Armoured Brigade

A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a German crew member using compasses and parallel rulers to plot the course of the SS Knivsberg through the South China Sea

Motorists looking at the map, North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

16th century map
3587008 16th century map; (add.info.: 16th century map by Martin Waldseemuller (1470-1521).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Belgian officers, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian officers, 1917. Belgian generals studying a map during the visit of Albert I, King of the Belgians, to the Western Front, May 15, 1917 during World War I

Exotic scene. Creator: Gerard van Houten
Exotic scene

Learning to map the Parish, Gammon Theological Seminary, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Learning to map the Parish, Gammon Theological Seminary, 1922

Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Training to be an A.T.S. Officer - April, 1945, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) learning map-reading in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, during the Second World War

The Youth Hostel Association has fitted the 16th Century Elizabethan Houghton Mill on the River Ouse, near St Ives, Cambridgeshire, to accommodate 56 hostellers

Travellers greeted by peasants in Italy (gouache & w / c on paper)
MMT386421 Travellers greeted by peasants in Italy (gouache & w/c on paper) by Mallet, Jean Baptiste (1759-1835); 29x37 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Lost! (colour litho)
XIR155338 Lost! (colour litho) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Members of the Youth Hostel Association at Houghton Mill in Houghton, Cambridgeshire. Circa 1945

Battle Abbey, Sussex. Boys on bicycles plan the next part of their route outside the main entrance to the Abbey. June 1952 C3070

Driver consults his map whilst parked beside Loch Cluanie, Inverness shire. 25th March 1936

Crown Prince of Germany (left) seen here studying a map with one of his officer during the Second Champagne Offensive (25th September - 6th November 1915)

Belgian soldiers consort their maps as the German army advances through Belgium. September 1914

Field Marshal Montgomery tours the western front, March 1945. Field Marshal Montgomery accompanied by General Burnett Stuart seen here studying the route to be taken with his pilot Flight Lieut T.J

Which way is North? Huguette Borrelly (France), Mrs. Yenawaki (Japan), Safia Hamly (Egypt), Raji Sundram (Malayan Indian)

Silver Birch trees at Stanmore, Near. Watford. This Wood is considered to be one of the finest around London. April 1952 P000239

Hikers planning their route through the Scottish mountains. April 1951 P000014

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Travel, Navigation, Map Reading, Sighting compass with dial pointing to magnetic north on a white background

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Travel, Navigation, Map Reading, Sighting compass with dial pointing to magnetic north on a white background

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LEISURE, Map reading Tourists Studying Map

General Ivanoff, commanding the Southern Russian Group... First World War, 1915, (c1920)
General Ivanoff, commanding the Southern Russian Group in the Great Retreat, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Nikolai Iudovich Ivanov (1851-1919)

General Sakharoff, (1919). Creator: Unknown
General Sakharoff, (1919). Portrait of Russian soldier Vladimir Viktorovich Sakharov (1853-1920): The captor of Brody in Brusiloffs great offensive

Standard Swallow saloon of WD Budley at the JCC Half-Day Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Standard Swallow saloon 1287 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GC6988. Event Entry No: 88. Driver: Budley, W.D. Place: J.C.C. Half-day Trial. Date: 8.3.30

MG M type of V Brook at the JCC Half-Day Trial, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
MG M Type 847 cc. Driver: Brook, V Early standard 2-seater with body valances removed. Place: J.C.C. Half-day Trial. Date: 8.3.30

Ground Instruction in map reading, c1935 (c1937). The instructor explains to his pupils how to fold a map for reading in the air

16th century map by Martin Waldseemüller (1470-1521
16th century map by Martin Waldseemuller (1470-1521)

Above view of a magnetic compass the needle always points north and south because of the earths magnetic field

Father and son reading a map
MODEL RELEASED. Father and son reading a map. The father is pointing to a location on the map

Reading a map, artwork

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"Finding Their Way: The Art of Map Reading" In the breathtaking landscapes of North Wales, amidst the majestic Snowdonia mountains, a man and woman pause their hiking adventure to consult their trusty map. With determination in their eyes and curiosity guiding them, they navigate through the rugged terrain with precision. Traveling back in time to 1898, we meet A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg. Captured by Christian Wilhelm Allers' skilled brushstrokes, Hansen stands proudly holding a map as he charts his course across uncharted waters. His expertise and reliance on maps showcase the importance of this timeless skill. Venturing further into England's picturesque North Yorkshire Moors, motorists find solace in unfolding their map to guide them along winding roads. In an age before GPS devices dominated our travels, these explorers relied on paper maps for direction - a true testament to human ingenuity. Across borders in Italy, travelers are greeted warmly by peasants as they unfold their gouache and watercolor-adorned map. This vibrant depiction captures not only the beauty of Italy but also highlights how maps can bridge cultural gaps and create connections between people from different walks of life. Yet sometimes even with maps at hand, one can feel lost. In a vivid color lithograph aptly titled "Lost. ", we witness the frustration that comes when directions fail us. However daunting it may seem at times, finding our way back is part of life's grand journey. Fast forward to World War I where General Ivanoff commands Southern Russian Group in 1915; his strategic moves guided by meticulously studied military maps. Similarly, General Sakharoff relies on cartographic knowledge during post-war times (1919). These historical figures demonstrate how crucial map reading was for military operations throughout history. Shifting gears towards more leisurely pursuits brings us to JCC Half-Day Trial races held in 1930s Britain.