Old Map of England and Wales in 1844 by Lewis - London, Birmingham, Manchester colonial era Sri Lanka antique map collectors

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produced well before the railways and seaside tourism reshaped the county's coastline

The intricate detailing showcases the world as it was understood in the mid-17th century

a wedding gift for a couple with ties to Bristol or Bath

offering a daily reminder of a region defined by maritime lore and the fortitude required to endure harsh winters

Old Map of England and Wales in 1844 by Lewis - London, Birmingham, Manchester colonial era Sri Lanka antique map collectorsSamuel Lewis published this hand coloured map of England and Wales, divided into counties, in 1844 as part of the atlas that accompanied his Topographical Dictionary of England, a reference work compiled to record the towns, parishes and administrative boundaries of the country in detail. The map was intended to serve a practical as well as a scholarly purpose, setting down the patchwork of county boundaries and transport routes that defined the