National Map Centre has been selling maps since 1860, so we know “our” maps!
Our shop retailing maps, atlases and guides in Victoria, London was described by a well-known author as a perfect place to “lose” an hour of your life dreaming of foreign travels. But a specific on-line retailer is a tough competitor to contend with and the shop closed its doors for the final time in September 2011. The Planning Maps service which operated out of the Victoria shop moved to the Kent office, until the manager retired in 2019, whereupon it relocated to Hatfield.
Ordnance Survey Outstanding Achievement Award
The National Map Centre was honoured with the Ordnance Survey Outstanding Achievement Award each year between 2006 and 2008. Then, unfortunately, the awards were discontinued and no-one has offered to revive them yet!
The team
Our experienced team are here to help with any enquiries, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.
Kathy Sharman
Kathy is the Manager in the Hatfield branch. She has a keen interest in photography and is an ardent fundraiser for several animal charities.
Julie Cleary
Julie is the General Manager and has worked at National Map Centre for over 20 years. She studied Land Surveying and Cartography in Ireland, and has a Geology degree. In her spare time she is heavily involved in orienteering locally, nationally and globally, both competing and organising.
Sue Hemmings
Sue is our newest member of staff. She splits her time between marketing and mapping orders. Her hobbies include tap dancing and drinking the occasional glass of wine or cocktail.
Maisie
Kathy regularly brings her rescue Staffie Maisie into the office. She has a tail like a whip, and can usually be found gently snoring under the radiator.
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