About us

John and Annie Henry began 19th Century Geological Maps in 1994. Initially concentrating on maps, the business now includes books and illustrations related to the history of geology.

John graduated from the University of Waterloo, Canada and ITC, Enschede, Netherlands. From 1973 to 2003, he worked in Arup Geotechnics. There, he established the air photo section and was responsible for engineering desk studies. In this role he built and managed a large corporate map and air photo library, and was involved in fieldwork for highway, railway and pipeline projects. He worked in the UK and Ireland, and overseas around the eastern Mediterranean, sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia, Southeast Asia and Australia. In retirement John worked as a consultant until the pandemic and was active in the History of Geology Group of the Geological Society. Most recently he contributed a chapter in Strata; William Smith's Geological Maps.

Annie worked in book-selling, publishing and recruitment. She was active in C19 when we were doing fairs. She continues to write poetry and has recently published a collection in Translating Shadow.

We live in central London on the edge of Notting Hill. Visitors are welcome to our home to view maps and books by prior appointment - please enquire.