Brecon u3a with Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

Historic maps are a crucial source for understanding the history and development of the landscape of any area, but they aren’t always easy to access, and documents associated with them can be quite complex.

This talk including workshops and local presentations is arranged by the Archaeology and Architecture & Landscape Special Interest Groups of Brecon u3a and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales.  Two RCAHMW speakers will share their ongoing research into how historic map data can now be made more easily available by digital technology and discuss related developments in the historic mapping of Wales.  Their talk will explain how sources of data can be viewed in 3D online and the detailed data they contain can be explored in new and exciting ways on desk-top computers.  Three short presentations by Breconshire researchers will then look at sources of information they have used.  Finally, two workshops will explore matters further.  One of the workshops, with limited attendance, will give a hand-on introduction to the available software and data sources.

 This event is open to non-u3a members of organisations in the Brecknock History Forum, including the Brecknock Society and Museum Friends.  Please note that non-u3a members must preregister to attend and pay a £2 attendance fee at the door. 

Download the pdf file here for further details of the programme and how to preregister.