Event 4
Will Millard
Mapping Britain: Opening up the Ordnance Survey Archives
– St Mary’s Church
Discover Britain as you’ve never seen it before, through the extraordinary archive of Ordnance Survey. It’s been the home of British mapmaking since 1745, and its trusted and treasured maps have borne witness to a phenomenal transformation, from the British Empire to the Industrial Revolution, from World War I to the digital era.
Bestselling writer, explorer and broadcaster Will Millard brings the archive to life, revealing disappearing villages, hidden smuggling paths, top-secret military plans and even the detailed maps of Buckingham Palace gifted to Queen Victoria on her 50th jubilee. An absolute must for anyone who’s spent endless hours plotting their own route through Britain with the aid of a trusty OS map.
Booking is now open to Hay Festival Membership+ and Circle members. Please sign in to access your account or become a member to book now.
Booking for all other Members opens at 12pm on Wednesday 23 September.
General booking opens at 12pm on Saturday 26 September.
