Some useful links...

International Map Trade Association (www.maptrade.org)
The IMTA are a Worldwide organisation with members from every continent all of whom contribute to the mapping industry. These range from Map Shops to Publishers to Cartographic Suppliers. Global Mapping are an active member taking part in trade shows and dealing with a large percentage of other members.
To join you can visit their website or if you are based EAME Region (Europe, Africa & Middle East) you can contact John Whitby at john@imta.com

British Cartographic Society (BCS) (www.cartography.org.uk)
Global Mapping are proud members of the British Cartographic Society (BCS) with Mary Spence holding the post of President from 2006-2008 and Tim Rideout as Minute Secretary. The BCS promotes all aspects of cartography to a wide range of potential users. is a dynamic association of individuals and organisations dedicated to exploring and developing the world of maps.
Membership includes mapping companies, publishers, designers, academics, researchers, map curators, individual cartographers, GIS specialists and ordinary members of the public with an interest in maps.
The BCS is regarded as one of the world's leading cartographic societies and its main publication, The Cartographic Journal is recognised internationally.

Northampton Chamber (www.northants-chamber.co.uk)
Global Mapping are members of Northamptonshire Chamber, an organisation that delivers a vast array of services across Northamptonshire to both its members and the wider business community. The Chamber represents more than 1, 300 Northamptonshire Businesses and over 40% of the county’s workforce.

The XYZ Digital Map Company (www.xyzmaps.com)
Major partners with Global Mapping, XYZ have extensive experience in most mapping packages offering comprehensive training courses in ArcView, MapInfo, Maplex, Illustrator, FreeHand and Photoshop as well as MAPublisher for whom they are sole UK distributors.

Outstanding UK (www.mapsonline.co.uk)
Major partners with Global Mapping, Outstanding are one of the leading map distributors in the UK carrying stock from most major map publishers as well as being main distributors for SkyView Posters. They also offer a comprehensive finishing service that includes the UK's largest encapsulating machine capable of taking maps up to 1.6 metres wide.

MapHisteria (www.maphisteria.co.uk)
Maphisteria is the web site of Mercia Maps and Historic Maps, two British based companies with over 25 years experience in the professional reproduction of antique maps. They have an extensive collection of 19th century Town Plans and early Historic Maps from around the World.

CMA Medical Data (www.cmamedicaldata.com)
CMA Medical Data was established in 1984 as a provider of information relating to key Hospital departments and the healthcare professionals who run them. CMA activities continue to focus on developing and publishing specialist Directories.

Global Mapping are working closely with CMA in producing a range of very successful UK maps depicting various themes within the Health Service.

Holts Tours (www.holts.co.uk)
Holts Tours Ltd. are considered by many to be the world's leading battlefield and history tour operators. So, if, having seen the startling images of the D-Day Posters has made you want to visit the area, then these are the people to contact.

D-Day Museum (www.portsmouth-guide.co.uk/local/ddaymsm.htm)
D-Day Museum in Portsmouth is home to the Overloard Embroidery which took 5 years to complete and measures 272 feet and is the largest work of its kind in the world. The Museum also has a film show which includes original footage. As well as the film and embroidery there are also vehicles and displays of other material associated with D-Day.

Geomatics Directory - geomatics related news, books and web resources.

World Flags - A flag guide illustrating everything there is to know about the flags of the world including what a flag is, which flags are the most popular, as well as the significance of all the different flags of the world.

Vacations - Map Scale Travel Britain Route - Vacation Information, Cheap Vacation Deals, Last Minute Offers

Moosehead Lake Maine Inns, Bed and Breakfast - The Lodge at Moosehead Lake, a luxurious and romantic bed & breakfast. This country inn is a romantic and superior lodge, located in Greenville Maine.

Flags - Flag Co is the biggest source online for flags for cities of the world.

Residential Flagpoles - Flagpole Warehouse carries a large selection of telescoping, commercial & residential flagpoles, flagpole lighting, components, and hardware.

iPromote - the online Buyers Guide for other Promotional Products

Nights In The Past
Stay where the great figures of history have lived and rested. Hotels, inns and other accommodation of historic importance throughout the UK. Go time travelling...