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Maps and Atlases
Recently there has been a revolution in cartography with the use of lasers, satellites and aerial photography which have re.shaped the universe for us. How are maps made? What is the best road map to use? How accurate were primitive maps? And why is Britain frequently shown in the centre of the world in atlases? Dr Helen Wallis , Map
Librarian of the British Library, and Bunny Lewis , consultant in surveying and cartography and co-editor of The Times Atlases join Sue MacGregor to answer your questions. Produced by the Woman's Hour unit
Lines open from 8.0 am long wave only from 9.30

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Dr Helen Wallis
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Bunny Lewis
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Sue MacGregor
Source: Radio Times

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