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The Minories
The Minories
74 High Street, Colchester, CO1UE
Admission: Free by ticket only
Doors Open: at 6:30pm for 7pm start
Capacity: is limited
Contact: Bob Kemp or John Ratford
We monitor air quality in order to reduce the spread of flu and other airborne infections. The café doesn't have air conditioning, so some windows and doors may need to be kept partially open to ensure a sufficient supply of fresh air.
Wednesday 8th April 2026
Round in Circles and Back Again:
viral Maps and Design Research
Psychologist and cartographer Dr. Maxwell Roberts, now a Master of Business Administration student, specializes in creating unconventional designs which are easily readable at a glance.
In 2013, he created a map of the London Underground based on concentric circles and spokes and was taken by surprise when it went viral on the internet. In 2024, he updated and improved the design and lightning struck twice, harder the second time round.
In this talk Dr. Roberts will explain why he created these maps, why they attract attention and what he thinks are their strengths and weaknesses, delving into the murky landscape of popularity versus usability in the process. Concentric circles maps definitely have a place in the world, but maybe not for London.
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