We want future generations to understand the significance of their urban heritage and feel empowered to protect it

Using our unique historical mapping of Britain’s towns as an educational tool, we give everyone a sense of belonging and custodianship.

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Places we've mapped

Discover our meticulously researched and beautifully designed maps, which explore the complex development of our historic towns through time.

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Mapping our shared history

Whether you’re a local historian, a researcher, or simply passionate about the urban past, learn how you can partner with us to map your town’s history.

HOW TO MAKE A MAP

See our FAQs on how to produce a historical map or atlas with the Trust.

CURRENT PROJECTS

See some of our current projects and mapping partnerships.

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If you would like to support our work, you can donate directly towards a project.

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LATEST PUBLICATION:
HISTORICAL MAP OF RIPON

Ripon has been an important centre in Yorkshire since the early Middle Ages. The crypt of St Wifrid's seventh-century church still survives beneath the remarkable Gothic Minster, which became a cathedral in 1836.

ABOUT OUR WORK

See how we support historians, educators and planners in their research with resources and activities that bring the character of our historic towns to life.

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WHAT WE DO

In partnership with local historians, geographers, and archaeologists, we research how and why our settlements developed in the way they did.

EDUCATION

Explore the Trust Digital Library where you can browse research material and watch recorded lectures from our recent projects and published maps.

USING OUR MAPS

Our aim as a charity is to make the information we research as widely known as possible. See how you can get permission to use our maps.

VISIT OUR SHOP

Browse our selection of published maps which include an introduction to the map, a history of the featured city or town as well as a gazetteer providing a brief history of the main features shown on the map. All purchases from our shop support the work we do.

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