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Just noticed that 'MapHist' might still be 'active', so fwd this posting to the near-extinct discussion list (cannot discover how to copy and paste into the new 'MapHist Forum'; so, if such copying and pasting is feasible, directions would be welcomed to an IT ignoramus . . .). The final programme has since been posted, should anyone wish to pursue this ['LOCATING THE PAST conference: who is speaking' on 'Lis-maps' discussion list, 13 January 2012] FH -----Original Message----- From: A forum for issues related to map & spatial data librarianship [mailto:lis-m...@jiscmail.ac.uk] On Behalf Of Linda Stewart Sent: 12 January 2012 10:06 To: lis-m...@jiscmail.ac.uk Subject: Locating the Past: Gerald Aylmer Seminar 2012 The next annual seminar commemorating the historian, Gerald Aylmer, focuses on the theme 'Locating the Past'. The seminar will explore the changing interface between history and geography, asking scholars from a range of related disciplines and sub-disciplines to identify how their field of expertise is being transformed by new approaches and technologies. The seminar is jointly sponsored by the Royal Historical Society, the Institute of Historical Research and The National Archives. It will take place on Wednesday 29 February starting at 9:30am in the Chancellors Hall, Institute of Historical Research, Senate House, London http://www.history.ac.uk/contact The programme has three panel sessions with short presentations and open discussion. The first session will review some of the sources available when considering using geographic information systems; speakers on the second panel will consider relevant research questions and applications used, and the third session will look at working with commercial partners to develop and/or use new technologies to create information about places and to consider questions of public management and impact. The programme ends with a keynote speech by Professor Tim Hitchcock. To confirm attendance and/or see the detailed programme please email resea...@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk Attendance is free but numbers will be limited so please get in touch soon. With thanks and best wishes, Linda Stewart, on behalf of: Ruth Roberts Research and Academic Liaison Advisor Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 5330 (ext 2625) The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU nationalarchives.gov.uk
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