The Times world maps and atlases range has been in print for more than 100 years, since 1895. Today they are regarded as the world’s most prestigious and authoritative atlases and maps. 

The first ever Times World Atlas was published in 1895 and simply called The Times Atlas, with maps produced by Velhagen & Klasing. In 1826, John Bartholomew set up business as a map engraver in Edinburgh and soon gained an international reputation for innovative cartography, high quality copper plate engraving and printing. The Times Publishing Co Ltd contracted Bartholomew to prepare a new home-produced world atlas. In 1967, a single volume of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World was published and continues to be the world’s leading reference atlas. 

In 1980 the company was bought by Reader’s Digest and, following its purchase by News International in 1985, it became part of HarperCollins Publishers and continued as the award-winning Collins Bartholomew, upholding the authority, quality and excellence, so highly regarded by ‘Bartholomews’. 

Today the Times maps and atlases are published for The Times by the Collins division of HarperCollins Publishers, employing a team of cartographers in its Glasgow office, dedicated to providing the most accurate and up-to-date maps available. 

For Collins Bartholomew digital mapping data, services and solutions, please visit: collinsbartholomew.com.