A welcome to the Atlas of Britain

Summary

This article is a review of the Atlas of Britain written by Professor E. G. R. Taylor. The review first recounts the atlas's historical background: its predecessor project was halted during World War II due to security concerns, and it has now been completed by the Cartographic Department of the Clarendon Press, Oxford University Press. Taylor highly praises the production team, technical quality, and content value of the atlas, noting that it is not merely a compilation of geographic information but a comprehensive reference work covering geology, biology, economics, and demography. She demonstrates the atlas's practical utility in analyzing regional disparities, industrial distribution, and population structure by suggesting readers use tracing paper to overlay maps. The article concludes by emphasizing the atlas's significant value for policy-making, local planning, and academic research, asserting it is an essential resource for libraries and planning departments.