PGR Matters episode 7: Mapping Britain's Coast: Greenvile Collins's Legacy

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In this episode host Dr Matthew Sillence talks to PhD candidate Peter Wells to discuss his research on Greenvile Collins, a 17th-century naval officer and mapmaker. Collins's 1693 atlas, Great Britain's Coasting Pilot, was a significant contribution to naval hydrography, despite many challenges in its creation. His work highlighted the dynamic nature of coastal environments. Mr Wells emphasizes Collins's intellectual curiosity and connections with figures like Samuel Pepys. He aims to write an academic literary biography, blending historical rigour with engaging storytelling, to honour Collins's legacy and its impact on British cartography.

Period4 Mar 2025

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  • TitlePGR Matters Podcast - Mapping Britain's Coast: Greenvile Collins's Legacy
    Media name/outletPGR Matters Podcast
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size45 minutes
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date4/03/25
    DescriptionDr Matthew Sillence talks to PhD candidate Peter Wells about the work of the 17th century map maker Greenvile Collins and the work that resulted in the first English atlas of Great Britain's coast.
    Producer/AuthorMatthew Sillence
    PersonsPeter Wells
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Keywords

  • PGR Matters
  • Greenvile Collins
  • Marine maps
  • Hydrography
  • 17th Century
  • Naval