Mumbai | 29.06.2019 | 10:00 am ~ 11:30 am

Exploring 250 Years of History of Mumbai’s Fort via Maps

About the walk

The art of mapping started about 15,000 years ago in the form of cave paintings of stars and landscapes. Maps were used by wanderers and traders to tell stories of strange, beautiful lands and seas, while they were also used by conquerors to conquer new lands. Although ancient professional cartographers used sophisticated mapping techniques, modern day tools simplify the tedious process into pieces for the common man. Apart from record keeping, mapping also gives tremendous insight into the geographical history of a place and its former footprints.

Mumbai, for one, was a city adored by voyagers, and current archives boast a plethora of maps drawn of the island city. The present-day city has transformed itself, through a development hustle directed by urban planners and colonial honchos. Throughout this walk, we will be looking at various mapping methods, historic city maps, etc., and will look into the heritage of the Mumbai Fort area through these old drawings.

 This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
09:45 am

About the walk

The art of mapping started about 15,000 years ago in the form of cave paintings of stars and landscapes. Maps were used by wanderers and traders to tell stories of strange, beautiful lands and seas, while they were also used by conquerors to conquer new lands. Although ancient professional cartographers used sophisticated mapping techniques, modern day tools simplify the tedious process into pieces for the common man. Apart from record keeping, mapping also gives tremendous insight into the geographical history of a place and its former footprints.

Mumbai, for one, was a city adored by voyagers, and current archives boast a plethora of maps drawn of the island city. The present-day city has transformed itself, through a development hustle directed by urban planners and colonial honchos. Throughout this walk, we will be looking at various mapping methods, historic city maps, etc., and will look into the heritage of the Mumbai Fort area through these old drawings.

 This guided tour is free.

Led By

Neethu Mathew
Miraashi Media is set up by Neethu and Urvashi, and is in coordination with Sahapedia for conducting heritage walks in Mumbai's social and cultural corners.

Meeting Time

09:45 AM

Meeting point

In front of Town Hall, Fort

Nearest Bus/Metro station

CSMT

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • Travel expenses to be borne by the participant.
  • No entry fee.
  • Photography allowed.
  • Wear light comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
  • Carry a cap/hat/scarf, drinking water and light snacks (if needed).
  • Parking available.