Old Map of Leicestershire in 1611 by John Speed - Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley Size:18x24 inch - UNFRAMED preserving place names and settlement

preserving place names and settlement patterns exactly as they stood in the mid-nineteenth century

this finely restored historical map preserves the intricate details of buildings

the c1950 Lake Como Map encapsulates a cultural tapestry shaped by centuries of trade

making it perfect for long-term display

this artwork beautifully reflects the Victorian-era fascination with North American fauna

Old Map of Leicestershire in 1611 by John Speed - Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley Size:18x24 inch - UNFRAMED preserving place names and settlementFirst published in 1611 by the English cartographer John Speed and engraved in Amsterdam by Jodocus Hondius, this map formed part of Speed's landmark atlas, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, one of the earliest attempts to map every county of England and Wales in fine detail. It captures Leicestershire as it stood at the start of the seventeenth century, with the county town of Leicester rendered as a walled settlement on the River Soar,