Historic Towns Trust

03/06/2026

Delighted to see our Urban Belonging exhibition up and running at Suffolk Archives where you can catch it for the next two weeks. All exhibits are inspired by our Historical Map of Ipswich, still available in our online shop — link in comments.

13/05/2026

The Historic Towns Trust is delighted to announce the publication of new historical maps of Brecon and Hay-on-Wye.

These beautifully detailed maps explore the development of two historic Welsh border towns from the Norman period onwards, revealing traces of castles, priories, medieval marketplaces and changing streetscapes over centuries of history.

Link in comments.

25/04/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

The Yorkshire History Conference in conjunction with Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society is on 10 October and based on the theme 'Yorkshrie Towns Through the Ages'.

From Sheffield to Scarborough, see how maps can be used to reveal their unique stories.

https://www.yas.org.uk/Meetings/Yorkshire-History-Conference-10-October-2026

14/03/2026

Hope to see you there!

Book here: https://ticketpass.org/event/EJYPGE/friar-maurices-medieval-magic-mysteries-a-walk-through-ye-olde-swansea-town

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

Very much looking forward to this!

Researching in Suffolk?

Join us for this free online event bringing together the Society of Genealogists, Suffolk Archives and Suffolk Family History Society to explore the wide range of resources available for tracing Suffolk ancestors.

Hear from expert speakers about records, research strategies, local history resources, and archives, followed by an opportunity to ask your questions. The session will also highlight resources including A Vision of Britain through Time, Historic Towns Trust Victoria County History, and Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group.

Date: 23 February 2026
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Online

17/02/2026

Our map of Cambridge shows the city’s history over nearly two millennia, from Roman times to the 20th century, giving equal prominence to Town and University.

The map incorporates the latest archaeological findings to illuminate what lies under the present townscape.

In this illustrated talk at The Museum of Cambridge, editor Tony Kirby will explain how the map was produced and how it fits into a long tradition of Cambridge maps.

Tickets here: https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/mapping-cambridges-history

02/02/2026

Our marvellous Chair, Professor Vanessa Harding, will be giving the Presidential Address next Tuesday for the London & Middlesex Archaeological Society. She's talking about our most ambitious project yet — mapping London on the eve of the Great Fire in 1666. Make sure you don't miss out!

The LAMAS AGM and Presidential Address will be held next Tuesday 10th February 6pm at the Alan Baxter Gallery, 75 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL, and online. Nearest station is Farringdon. Our outgoing President Vanessa Harding, Emeritus Professor of London History at Birkbeck, History, Classics and Archaeology, Birkbeck, University of London will give her talk on mapping Restoration London, on the eve of the Great Fire of 1666. The Fire itself, while destroying four-fifths of the walled city, generated plentiful documentation that allows quite detailed reconstruction of most of the burnt areas, as well as the whole of London. Vanessa will report on progress, challenges encountered, decisions made, and provide first glimpses of the finished product with the Historic Towns Trust

Book in person tickets here:
https://www.lamas.org.uk/product/agm-and-presidential-address-mapping-restoration-london/

Book online tickets here:
https://www.lamas.org.uk/product/agm-and-presidential-address-mapping-restoration-london-on-line/

We look forward to seeing you there!

24/12/2025

Big thanks to The Scarborough News for their article on our upcoming historical map of Scarborough.

If you'd like to donate to the project, you can do so here: https://shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate

15/12/2025

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Royal Mail Tracked 48® – Friday 20 December
Royal Mail 48 Large Letter® – Wednesday 18 December
Royal Mail 24 Large Letter® – Friday 20 December

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