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Mapping Aden: The British Occupation of A Vital Trading Port

Only by mapping and surveying Aden fully were the British able to plan for its reconstruction and fortification, thereby facilitating trade and other shipping to and from India and beyond.

Mapping Aden: The British Occupation of A Vital Trading Port

India Office Records Map Collection: A Vast and Powerful Resource

By charting waters within and creating accurate maps of their spheres of influence the East India company, and later India Office, ensured that they had an advantage over competing powers.

India Office Records Map Collection: A Vast and Powerful Resource

Maps of the Arabian Peninsula and The Gulf in the India Office Records Map Collection

This article looks at the India Office Records Map Collection’s holdings relating to the Arabian Peninsula and The Gulf. It considers why the India Office assembled such a significant collection for so distant a region, and outlines the variety and organisation of the material.

Maps of the Arabian Peninsula and The Gulf in the India Office Records Map Collection

Part 2 – The Language of Maps: Surveyors of all they see

A deep dive into the world of surveying and the techniques used to produce maps. This is the second article in a series of five by the author, explaining cartographic terminology.

Part 2 – The Language of Maps: Surveyors of all they see

Cartographic Material in India Office Reports

A vast array of cartographic material has been hidden amongst the India Office Records’ administrative files; this material provides a fascinating insight into the workings of British imperial knowledge gathering in the Gulf and beyond.

Cartographic Material in India Office Reports