A reminder to all readers of the upcoming Living in Nyon evening with Diccon Bewes. Diccon recently launched his latest book "Around Switzerland in 80 Maps" at the Houses of Parliament in London. He will then be in Nyon on Tuesday 10th November at 19:30 to present and talk about his book. This is the first that Diccon will be holding in Swiss Romandie. These talks are very popular so reserve your place soon! Full details below.
About the book. A map can be decorative or informative, or both, and can reveal geography or history, or both. In fact, it is the perfect pictorial way to explain and entertain. And this collection is no exception. From the circular Swiss island of 1480 to a vision of a Greater Switzerland with 40 cantons, via the oldest map of Lake Geneva.
Image above - Hitz Typography Map of Switzerland
Diccon is also the author of "Swiss Watching" and "Slow Train to Switzerland”) His talk will be in English and the book (in both English and French editions) will be for sale (cash only) on the evening.
Talk from 19:30 to 20:30 Doors open 19:00 at the *Ferme du Manoir in Nyon at the Place du Château.
Entry - 15 CHF includes a glass of wine after the event in the cave of the Château de Nyon
Reservations required, cash payment to be made on the evening. Email - info@livinginnyon.com and write "80 Maps" in subject headline. Please state the names of all those attending.
Image above - Gotthard Bahn Poster
*The Ferme du Manoir is very near to the château of Nyon and a short walk to the railway station. Nearby parking at La Duche car park or Place Perdtemps