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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

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