maps

Courses tagged with "maps"

A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in June.
Category: Astronomy
A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in March.
Category: Astronomy
A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in May.
Category: Astronomy
A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in November.
Category: Astronomy
A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in October.
Category: Astronomy
A guide to the what's happening in the night sky in September.
Category: Astronomy
The spacecraft Hipparcos produced a range of staggering stereoscopic star maps, as Dr Alan Cooper explains
Category: Astronomy
Andrew Morris describes some recent developments in astronomy - the detection of what might be water on Mars and a map of dark matter.
Category: Astronomy
Kathy Sykes's Mapping it Out diary, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 2
Category: Physics
Maps are an intrinsic feature of the modern world - they hold both intellectual and aesthetic qualities. But how and why were the first maps created? The idea of mapping leads on to questions in society - how do we all link together? The tracks on this album focus on mapping and the importance of it, but also on the idea of the city, and what actually determines whether makes an impact on the world. The material forms part of the course DD100, An introduction to the social sciences: understanding social change.
The story of Upper Buckingham Street, from its initial layout in 1788 to the present day, reflects the ups and downs of Dublin city and its people.
We look back at the social history shaped by a ten-fold rise in population from 5,000 in 1850 to over 55,000 by 1901, and forward to the Glasgow Harbour regeneration scheme.
What are the stories behind this unique 'urban village'? From the largest mills of Manchester's 19th century industrial era to slum dwellings in the 1920s. 21st century Ancoats sees revamped canals, squares and modern, stylish apartments.
From the tenants of the first council housing estate, built on the Old Nichol in the 19th century, we trace the stories of Arnold Circus residents today.
What stories does Park Hill hold? From 19th century industrial squalor to iconic 'streets in the sky' in the 1960s, Park Hill, Sheffield changes once again as we enter the 21st century.
Where do you live? One answer may be your home postal address but what are the secrets behind your postcode? How has your street changed over the years?
How can tracing international financial flows through Manchester and Salford help us understand how British cities are changing?
Category: Geography
Scotland and The Battle for Britain features locations all over the country. Explore them and the rest of Scotland's geography with this interactive map.
Category: Geography
Report, view, or discuss local problems.
Everyday sounds from around the country.