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Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 10:28:21 +0100
From: April Carlucci <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Eclipse mapping exhibition at the BL
Sender: April Carlucci <[log in to unmask]>
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The British Library Map Library is pleased to announce the opening of
its latest exhibition, "The Shadow of the Moon: an exhibition of
British solar eclipse mapping in the 18th century." The exhibition is
curated by Geoff Armitage, author of the recent book of the same
title, copies of which are available for purchase in the Library's
Bookshop. The exhibition is located in the lobby at the entrance to
the Maps Reading Room on the 3rd floor of the British Library at St
Pancras, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB (nearest tubes: Kings Cross/St
Pancras or Euston). Additional examples of eclipse mapping will also
be on display in the "Treasures of the British Library" in the Ritblat
Gallery on the upper ground floor for the next few weeks, where there
are other maps on permanent exhibition. Map Library is open Monday
10-5, Tuesday to Saturday 9.30-5; the Library building is open seven
days. Please call 0171 412 7702 for further information. The
exhibition will be open until the end of October 1999.
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