Professor Roger Kain FBA

Historical Geography and Map History
Fellow type
UK Fellow
Year elected
1990
Honours
CBE
Subjects
Geography

Current post

Professor of Humanities, Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study, University of London

Past appointments

University of London Professor of Humanities, Institute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study

2017 -

University of Exeter Deputy Vice-Chancellor

2002 - 2010

University College London Fellow

2002 -

University of Exeter Montefiore Professor of Geography

1990 - 2010

University College London Fellow

1970 -

University of Exeter Montefiore Professor of Geography

1970 -

University of Exeter Deputy Vice-Chancellor

1970 -

University of London Dean and Chief Executive, School of Advanced Study

1970 -

Publications

The cadastral map in the service of the state: a history of property mapping 1992

The tithe maps of England and Wales: a cartographic analysis and county-by-county catalogue 1995 and 2011

English maps: a history 1999

An atlas and index of the tithe files of mid-nineteenth century England and Wales 1986-2010

The enclosure maps of England and Wales 1595-1918 2004 and 2011

British Town Maps: A History 2015

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Professor Robert Layton FBA

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