(AGENPARL) – Thu 08 January 2026 Final two weeks of the exhibition
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Secret Maps
Explore our exhibition
Secret Maps
Closing 18 January
Book now | Members go free
As the exhibition enters its final days, don’t miss your last opportunity to step into the shadows and explore how cartography has disguised power, reshaped borders, and erased landscapes from the official record.
We are expecting the final weeks of the exhibition to be very busy and would recommend booking in advance to guarantee entry.
The exhibition is supported by Wayland Games ( https://britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/c/AQiz6A8Q_PqFARjpn7sFIMXM-B4omtPlDus3gC9hMO_cuTW2kW7Dp8idVYhNKxvUgodiTuA_3gKz ) and Tony & Maureen Wheeler.
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Curator’s Pick
When you visit, don’t miss our Lead Curator Tom’s highlight item – a reconnaissance chart of the North Sea and English Channel drawn in preparation for Anne of Cleves’ sea route from the Netherlands to England.
The chart supposedly “marvellously inflamed” Henry VIII. Secretly surveyed by John à Borough, it maps the coastal channels that enabled a safer seaborne passage, avoiding a dangerous land route through politically tense France (the route eventually taken).
Reviews
‘A head spinning amount of stuff to unpack in this exhibition’ – Time Out
‘A fascinating insight into war and politics’ – The Times
‘It reminds us of the beauty and utility of maps but also exploits the link between maps and secrecy’ – The Telegraph
‘It offers an essential lens through which to reconsider the lines that shape our world’ – The Conversation
Don’t miss your last chance to see the exhibition captivating critics.
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Shop Secret Maps
As well as nabbing your copy of our Secret Maps catalogue, why not have a look at our full Secret Maps range? From beautiful maps to eye-catching globes, we have plenty for the keen cartophile within.
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See it for free as our guest
You can enjoy complimentary access to every exhibition as often as you like by becoming a Member, and bring along a friend for free too. Join today for a year of exhibitions including Secret Maps, Fairy Tales and Agatha Christie.
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