Travel Maps
Anne Lister travelled widely throughout her life.
She documented her journeys and observations in journals, travel journals and letters to friends and family, many of which are held in archive by West Yorkshire Archive Service, Calderdale.
Anne's writings about her travels offer us a unique insight into her world and that of her contemporaries. They reveal what travelling was like in the early nineteenth century, whether taking a short sightseeing excursion or embarking on a grand European tour. Anne's observations detail long sea voyages, steamboat rides, mountain ascents, and of course long uncomfortable periods in bumpy stagecoaches and carriages.
"Going abroad always likely to do good - People should not grow mouldy at home -"
Mrs. John Edwards to Anne Lister, 3 Nov 1834
A group of transcribers and history enthusiasts have created travel maps using digital tools to serve as immersive guides, tracing the footsteps of Anne Lister during her cross-country adventures, brief holidays, and city walking tours across Britain and Europe from 1819 to 1840.
By leveraging modern technology, these maps offer an engaging platform for individuals to virtually embark on journeys that mirror Lister's own, thereby fostering a deeper connection with historical narratives.
Bon voyage!
You can also follow along with this workshop from the Anne Lister Summit, and use this guide to get started making your own StoryMaps!