Great Britain Historical Geographical Information System (GBHGIS)

Course: Working Digitally with Historical Maps and Geographical Information

Venues

Teaching

Classroom and practical work will take place in the Geography Department of the University of Portsmouth.

Geography is located on the second and third floors of Buckingham Building.

A campus map is available here: http://www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/contact/maps/universityquarter/

Visit

The visit will be by special arrangment to the Admiralty Library in Portsmouth Dockyard which has a unique naval-related collection.

Read more about the collection here: http://www.royalnavalmuseum.org/research_manuscript.htm

Dinner

The Working digitally course dinner will be held in the Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club. Located in the heart of Old Portsmouth overlooking Governors Green it provides elegant surroundings to enjoy a meal.

For further information about the dinner venue see here: http://www.rnc-rayc.co.uk/aboutus.htm