UK Parliamentary Constituency Boundary Wall Map
The Boundary Commission yesterday published proposals to cut the number of English constituencies from 533 to 502. Forecasters say Labour and the Lib Dems are set to make heavy losses due to the cuts.
The changes to constituency boundaries will also see the number of MPs cut from 650 to 600.
Labour is likely to suffer the biggest losses after changes to the political map, but proportionately the Liberal Democrats look set to be hit hardest.
Nick Clegg, Vince Cable, Chris Huhne and Tim Farron are among senior Liberal Democrats who will see their seats dramatically change for the worse. The Twickenham constituency held by Mr Cable, the Business Secretary, since 1997, will be split, pathing the way for a showdown with Tory Zac Goldsmith.
The Mirror says the Lib Dems face an election wipeout under boundary changes announced today.
Leader Ed Miliband said: “We have serious concerns about the Government’s decision. It’s gerrymandering.” David Cameron’s Witney seat in Oxfordshire is unchanged.
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UK Parliamentary Constituency Boundary Wall Map
Personalised Running Route Map
Taking part in a running or trekking activity? Or perhaps you just enjoy running for the fun of it. Well track your journey and mark the route you take with our Personalised Running Route Map.
Our Personalised Running Route Map is a brilliant idea as a gift for anyone who’s into running or getting into running. Sold through notonthehightstreet.com the route map is perfect for someone that’s starting out with a new training plan, perhaps to take part in their first charity run or maybe to start tracking their progress as they head onto their second race. Or maybe it’s for you to track your times and plan the best routes around your local area. Whatever the reason you will be sure to be impressed by our Personalised Running Route Map.
The Personalised Running Route Map product is centred on your postcode, please enter it carefully. We’ll show all the streets around your postcode. You can also personalise the map with a title and subtitle and choose the colour. The map comes complete with a set of pens allowing you to draw on your own routes and mark up on the key (for example, run around the park.)
The Personalised Running Route Map comes in a range of different colours to fit any décor, is available laminated or board mounted and comes with a set of 4 write on wipe off pens.
Size: 70cm x 50cm, the perfect size for all kitchens, back of doors and home gyms (if you’re lucky enough to have one!)
The mapping for the route map was developed using OS OpenData.
Purchase the Personalised Running Route Map here.
Paris Map Guide For Kindle
Following the launch and sale of our London Map Guide for Kindle, we are now happy to announce more wonderful location guides available now on Amazon.
Guides available are Paris, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Bristol, Oxford and more. To view all Maps International Maps on Kindle guides go here.
Unique features:
Easy to use
- Map zoom feature
- Effortless navigation with pan left or right
- Simple page turning buttons
- “Go to overview map” feature
To buy and view our Kindletown Map Guides go here.
Premier League Referees Map
Combining two of my great passions- maps and football, Arsenal football blogger Arseblog have released a map of where Premier League referees are based from.
On first glance you may be surprised to see no London or South East located referees. The map shows that most of the referees are from the North West and Midlands.
Does this map identify any possible concerns that referees may be biased towards Premiership clubs that are located near them- including current champions Manchester United?
Perhaps the map shows that for logistical reasons referees are based in the midlands, making it easier to travel to games up and down the country.
Tell us what you think of the map.
World Map on Canvas
The popularity of using maps to decorate the home continues to increase. We have featured our in-style Wallpaper World Map on previous posts but there are so many other ways maps can be used to adorn the home.
The Canvas World Wall Map provide a contemporary style and finish make a great centrepiece for a room as well as being a useful resource guide. The world map on canvas captures your attention with the wrapping effect of the canvas around a quality wooden frame. The canvasses we use are ideal for larger prints like this and are amongst the best in the industry available to buy.
Canvas map details: This world map is politically coloured to reflect the international country borders. Featuring town and cities population detail as well as geographical information as you would expect from one of Maps International’s high quality mapping products. Hill shading and ocean shading are included to add to the stylish effect of this canvas finish world map.
Canvas world map uses: This canvas finish is an increasingly popular choice for wall maps. These world maps look fantastic in any office or home. With their interesting and stylish appearance, buy a canvas map and bring a touch of style to your interior.
View our World Map on Canvas here.
Gough Map- The oldest map of Britain
The oldest surviving map of British has been digitally released into a Google style interactive map.
The map dating from the 14th century is one of the country’s most historical documents and formed the basis for nearly all the maps that followed.
As part of a 15-month project, researchers at Oxford University have fully investigated the map and these findings can now be viewed as part of the online version.
Nick Millea, map librarian at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, described how a team of investigators discovered the secrets to the Gough map, which he described as “a national treasure.”
Talking to the BBC Millea added: “It’s a very unique piece of cartography and there’s nothing else in the world like it - a map of that level of detail from that period of time.”
The map’s origins have been pinpointed to 1375, instead of 1360 as previously thought, by investigating differences in English handwriting over the period. They also confirmed that it was revised in the early 15th Century.
The map was bought by Richard Gough 1774 for two shillings and six pence and donated by him to the Bodleian Library in Oxford in 1809.
The interactive Gough map
The Interactive Gough Map
The online version boasts some Google-esque type features, including the ability to browse by place name - both current and medieval and also by geographical features.
Highlight the location and a fact box can be seen revealing geographical appearance, etymology, appearance on earlier maps - and even a cross reference to the real Google maps.
Maps For Kindle- London Map Guide
Maps International is pleased to announce the launch and sale of our London Map Guide for Kindle. As one of the first digital maps of its kind, the London Street Map is designed specifically for your Kindle.
The London guides are available to buy on amazon.co.uk and contains detailed Ordnance Survey street mapping for London and covers Charing Cross, Mayfair, Soho, South Bank, St Giles, The Strand and Whitehall. The detailed street mapping includes points of interest such as landmarks / tourist attractions, schools and train stations.
What makes the map guide so unique is its easy to use navigation functions not normally associated with the Kindle.
Overview map and Zoom features
- Map zoom feature
- Effortless navigation with pan left or right
- Simple page turning buttons
- “Go to overview map” feature
To buy the London Map Guide for Kindle go here.
Maps International are developing a range of Kindle Map Guides including maps of other UK cities and a range of international and world city maps.
World Wallpaper Map featured on Cowboy Builders
Channel Five’s Cowboy Builders really do love our Wallpaper World Map. This fantastic wallpaper product was featured once again in an episode of the show aired last week (28th July).
Dom, Melinda and the rest of the team worked their magic for a Bradford family. The Wallpaper World Map was used in one of the children’s bedroom and on seeing the room and the wallpaper the son of the family was so happy with the result he said it left him speechless.
Our standard Wallpaper World Map product is shown here. Or if you’d like your very own bespoke Wallpaper Map as shown on Cowboy Builders then just contact our team on 01993 880 939 and they will talk you through all the options. You can have any size, any colour and we don’t just have World Maps too.
Our wallpaper is pre pasted and needs no additional adhesive, simple to hang and can be installed by any novice decorator.
Wallpaper World Maps are perfect for your bedroom, even better for children’s bedrooms but also great for any office space at home or at work.
Buy your Wallpaper World Map here or contact us on 01993 880 939 to discuss having a Wallpaper World Map created to your own size and specification.
Public Transport Directions on Google Maps
Google maps have just added public transport directions to their service on desktop and mobile devices.
Public transport directions for London Underground, buses, trams and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) are all covered by the new feature.
While on any Google Maps page, click the ‘Get directions’ tab, then enter your location and destination points, and then click on the ‘By public transport’ button. The map will then calculate the best way to get there by Tube and / or bus, and suggest three optional routes.
You can also access the feature on your mobile —Android, iOS and BlackBerry mobile platforms are all supported. Google maps will use your GPS location when calculating the best route. There is also a Transit Navigation beta feature which will alert you when it’s time to change bus or train or when you have arrived at your destination.
Google has credited Transport for London (TfL) for making this feature possible as they made the information available through the London Datastore.
Tell us what you think about Google’s public transport feature?
Far more reliable road map
Research has recently suggested that the traditional road map proves far more reliable than the satnav. The younger generation have become reliant on this technological gadget to navigate to their destination and are least likely to carry an atlas, whereas older motorists are more inclined to rely on maps to plan their routes.
However, research by the AA found that only 46% of older drivers have been lost in the past year, compared to 82% of drivers aged 18 to 24.
Research carried out in April 2011 by Dr Rosamund Langston, a scientist from the University of Dundee has revealed that drivers are losing their natural sense of direction because they are too reliant on satnav systems. She claims that drivers who keep one eye on the satnav screen rather than looking for familiar signs and reminders are losing their innate ‘caveman’ ability to work out where they are.
The satnav has been described as the Casanova of devices - flashy and good for some things, but not to be relied upon.
What do you use to navigate when driving- road maps or satnav?
