London Maps

A text message from one of my wonderful sisters-in-law this week went like this:

her: watcha up2 this weekend?
me: gonna c a map exibition
her: you party animal

It was actually really interesting! London: A Life in Maps is now on at the British Library. Party on.

Comments

Leon H said…
Cartography is king!

(That was my map you torn out - love and pride?)

Sorry. Couldn't resist.
5:37 PM
Steve said…
Let's face it - where would we all be without maps?

Exactly.

Nobody would have a friggin' clue!
7:06 AM
Steve said…
P.S. Share your disappointment that Cleo didn't win CBB.
7:13 AM
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