Map Collections

Welcome to the British Library Map Collections, which form the national collection of cartographic materials. The focal point is the Map Library, which provides access to maps, atlases and globes of all parts of the world dating back to the 15th century.

London: A Life in Maps - virtual exhibition

Collections + research   Ordnance Survey   Mapping since 1850   Mapping pre-1850   Topographical Views   Reference material   Catalogues   Digital resources   Data in the reading room   Scanned collections   Online research   Services   Activities   Collection Development   Exhibitions and Events   History of the map collections   Maps can help your research Contact information: The British Library Map Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7702 Fax: +44 (0)20 7412 7780 Email: maps@bl.uk

[Map of Hampshire County from Blaeu's Atlas Maior, 1664-5]. Maps C.4.d.1 Copyright © The British Library Board