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Last minute Christmas Gift?

It is clear from recent orders that some people are still searching for that last minute Christmas gifts online! We can produce these print on demand bespoke maps of the UK using historical or current mapping from the Ordnance Survey.  We print these maps in our office and can dispatch them on the same or next working day by courier.  So if you are stuck for a gift idea, how about a modern or historical map of your chosen location? Simply either place your order online or ring me on... Read More

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Garden Route

Some friends came into the office the other day looking for maps of South Africa’s Garden Route.  although I have been aware of this route for sometime, I did not know much about it so decided it was high time to do some research! Stretching from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, the Garden Route runs along the Indian Coast  of South Africa, but it is not a route to be hurried, instead I would suggest a leisurely drive with plenty of stops to explore the area.  With beautiful beaches on... Read More

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Nelson Mandela

Today the world is commemorating the life of Nelson Mandela, a man who went to prison as a freedom fighter, and some would say a terrorist, but who emerged demonstrating Christ-like grace and humanity.  We still have much to learn from this man. Related articles What Can We Learn from Nelson Mandela? (dyannebrown.com) 12 Nelson Mandela Quotes to Remember Him By (everyjoe.com) Nelson Mandela: The quiet dignity of the man (themisirpost.wordpress.com)

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Map Stamps

While helping his father-in-law to move house, Mapsareus found a large number of Royal Mail stamp collections, including this set from 1991 depicting the development of Ordnance Survey mapping from late Victorian times to the then, present day.  Like all maps over a period of time the stamps, which all show the same section of Hamstreet in Kent, also show the development of the area over the same period.  As with all maps I never get tired of viewing the history of an area from maps of various ages. Related... Read More

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ShelterBox in the Philippines

ShelterBox are continuing to deploy people and resources to the Philippines in response to the typhoon and earlier earthquake.  Our managing director in about to be deployed in one of the Response Teams, and we wish him a safe trip. Please continue to support ShelterBox, by donating your change when making a purchase from Maps Worldwide. Related articles Shelterbox in the Philippines (guysmmapswebsite.dev.visualsoft.co.uk) Interviewing ShelterBox (aaronmcdonaldjournalism.wordpress.com) What More Reason Do You Need? (hdthomas.wordpress.com)