This workshop introduces pupils to some of the maps from our
vast collection. The aim of the workshop is to give pupils an
understanding of how and why an area changes over time, and to
help them consider that maps can be created for a number of
different purposes. Pupils are shown a selection of maps from
our collection, all of which were created at different times for
very different purposes. The Education Officer leads a
discussion about these, before introducing the children to four
very different maps of London (Tudor, Georgian, Regency and
Victorian). Working in groups, pupils are given the opportunity
to 'take a walk through time' by studying each map in turn. They
are asked to look out for different sites, such as places of
entertainment, religion, and work, as well as to consider the
style of the map and the purpose for which it was created. Each
pupil has a workbook to fill in with the results of their
investigation. At the end of the activity, the education
officers guides a feedback session on wha