The Robinson Library
University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Approx. 6,000 sheets. OS 1:25,000 and smaller for country; 1:10,560/1:10,000 for northern England and the Border; 1:63,360/1:50,000 Geological Survey maps for country. Complete set of OS 1:63,360 Old Series (or First Edition); County Series 1:10,560 1st edition for Northumberland.
Special Collections hold some 18th/19th century local maps.
Address
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE2 4HQ
Main contact
Enquiries for OS maps to: Mrs. L. Kelly (Government Publications Librarian) Enquiries to Dr. L. Gordon for other maps
Telephone number
0191 222 7667 (OS maps), 0191 222 7656 (other maps - special collections)
E-mail address
Website
Opening hours
Term Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00; Sat 09:00-16:30 Vacation Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-13:00 Open May bank holidays
Access
Access normally for members of the University only. Prior appointment is necessary for Special Collection maps.
Facilities
Card-operated photocopiers available.
Catalogues
Last revision
28-Feb-00