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Celebrating Hampshire HistoriansKentish, Nathaniel Lipscomb1798 - 11.10.1867Although born in Winchester, the son of a naval surgeon, Kentish spent the second half of his life in Australia. He was baptised at St Laurence church on 7 May 1798. On 7 February 1826 he married Anna Maria Judd. Kentish had a somewhat ‘chequered’ career, including pamphleteering and political agitation, and was frequently beset by financial problems. Initially a land surveyor, his inclusion in this project arises from has attempt to create "a Great Map" of Hampshire. Beginning in 1822, the aim was to produce a map of the county at a scale of 5 inches to the mile. Consisting of at least 26 sheets, it was to be accompanied by a complete topographical description of the county. Unfortunately it was never completed due to financial mismanagement. ‘In December 1824, Kentish announced that he had sold his interests to the London firm of Greenwood, Pringle, & Co, who were to publish (in 1826) a one inch to one mile map of Hampshire in six sheets. The third printing added "N L Kentish" to the authorship, but his name was removed at the next printing in 1834.’ By now he was in Australia. His home was in Sydney at the time of his death.. SourcesPortrait
Contribution to county’s historyWith respect to the “Great Map” of Hampshire Kentish’s ambition exceeded his achievements. However, he did assist in establishing the value of cartography for local history and he can be said to have contributed to the laying of conceptual foundations on which later cartographers and, in particular, the Ordnance Survey [OS] were to build. The 25 inch and 6 inch to the mile OS series have proved to be an invaluable source for local historians. Relevant published works
Critical CommentsAlthough Kentish’s aspirations were laudable, he clearly did not have the necessary range of skills to bring them fully to fruition. Other CommentsContributorRoger Ottewill and Joanne Smith (7 June 2024) Key WordsCartography, Great Map of Hampshire Any queries or further suggestions for this part of the list should be addressed to celebrating@hantsfieldclub.org.uk.
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