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Maps Collection (page 4)

Maps have always been a fascinating window into the past, allowing us to explore and understand the world as it once was

Background imageMaps Collection: Mileage and flight times across the world, 1961 by GH Davis

Mileage and flight times across the world, 1961 by GH Davis
A map of the world together with various aircraft from British overseas airways and British European airways services to all six continents with mileage and flight times illustrated. Date: 1961

Background imageMaps Collection: 17th century map of the New World

17th century map of the New World

Background imageMaps Collection: Roman Stations Map

Roman Stations Map
A map depicting the network of Roman settlements in Britain

Background imageMaps Collection: Blunt / Cygnus & Lyra / Pl32

Blunt / Cygnus & Lyra / Pl32
The constellation of Cygnus - a flying swan - and Lyra - that of an ancient Greek lyre

Background imageMaps Collection: MAPS / WORLD / 1894

MAPS / WORLD / 1894
World map showing the European colonies

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / Huntingdonshire 1810

Map / Huntingdonshire 1810
Map of Huntingdonshire

Background imageMaps Collection: Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho)

Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho)
7201427 Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town planning survey showing sewer depths in the City of London)

Background imageMaps Collection: View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut)

View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut)
3557439 View of Venice, 1500 (woodcut) by Barbari, Jacopo de (1440/50-a.1515); 132.72x277.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / England & Wales 1857

Map / England & Wales 1857
Map of England and Wales showing roads and rivers Date: circa 1857

Background imageMaps Collection: Pavement map showing routes of Portugese explorers below Monument to the Discoveries, Belem

Pavement map showing routes of Portugese explorers below Monument to the Discoveries, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Background imageMaps Collection: Empire map of the world

Empire map of the world

Background imageMaps Collection: Sir Douglas Haig in his headquarter train, France

Sir Douglas Haig in his headquarter train, France
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) in his headquarter train in France during the First World War, with maps of France and Belgium behind him. Date: circa 1918

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / Europe / Balkans C1850

Map / Europe / Balkans C1850
The Turkish-occupied territories in Europe, comprising all the Balkans apart from Greece

Background imageMaps Collection: MAPS / BRITAIN / 1763

MAPS / BRITAIN / 1763
An accurate map of Great Britain and Ireland from the best authorities

Background imageMaps Collection: Hydra Star Map

Hydra Star Map
Hydra constellation, including an owl, a raven and a sextant

Background imageMaps Collection: Orion Star Map

Orion Star Map
Orion, giant hunter, clubbing a lion. Being slain by Diana, he was made one of the constellations and is supposed to be attended with stormy weather

Background imageMaps Collection: Ursa Minor Star Map

Ursa Minor Star Map
Draco and Ursa Minor constellation

Background imageMaps Collection: Canis Major Star Map

Canis Major Star Map
Canis Major (dog) and Lepus (hare) constellation

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / North America 1702

Map / North America 1702
Map of North America

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / Australia / Nz 1862

Map / Australia / Nz 1862
Map of Australia and New Zealand

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / Warwickshire C1857

Map / Warwickshire C1857
Map of Warwickshire

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / W Indies / Hispaniola

Map / W Indies / Hispaniola
The island of Hispaniola, now occupied by Haiti to the west, the Dominican Republic to the east

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of Peru 1683 Mallet

Map of Peru 1683 Mallet
Perou. A map showing a coastal part of South America on the South Pacific. Both the equator and tropic of Capricorn are given

Background imageMaps Collection: London Map 1756

London Map 1756
London still surrounded by fields, with Tyburn (note the gallows) and Buckingham House on the outskirts. Trafalgar Square doesn t exist, and Mayfair is still undeveloped

Background imageMaps Collection: 15th century World Map

15th century World Map according to Andrea Bianco

Background imageMaps Collection: Ursa Major Star Map

Ursa Major Star Map
The constellation of Ursa Major

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of the World

Map of the World
The World, showing Captain James Cooks voyages from 1768 - 1775, based on Mercators Projection, published by William Faden 1778 Date: 1778

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / England & Wales 1809

Map / England & Wales 1809
ENGLAND AND WALES Hand coloured engraving

Background imageMaps Collection: The Arrow Star Map

The Arrow Star Map
The Arrow constellation, showing Antinous being attacked by an eagle and also including a dolphin

Background imageMaps Collection: Pegasus Star Map

Pegasus Star Map
The Pegasus and Equuleus constellation

Background imageMaps Collection: Map / Europe / France 1827

Map / Europe / France 1827
Map of France showing the departements

Background imageMaps Collection: Whittaker Star Maps 12

Whittaker Star Maps 12
Including Pegasus

Background imageMaps Collection: Whittaker / Ursa Major

Whittaker / Ursa Major
Including the Ursa Major

Background imageMaps Collection: Maps / Pacific Ocean

Maps / Pacific Ocean
Map of the Pacific Ocean on Mercators projection

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of Westminster, 1593

Map of Westminster, 1593
Map of Westminster, London, 1593

Background imageMaps Collection: World Map c. 50AD

World Map c. 50AD
World Map as known to Pomponius Mela, Roman geographer

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of Europe in 1360

Map of Europe in 1360
A map of Europe in 1360, showing the boundaries of the Holy Roman Empire

Background imageMaps Collection: Isolated map of the United States with States and State capitals

Isolated map of the United States with States and State capitals
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageMaps Collection: GPO map of Mail Steamship Routes

GPO map of Mail Steamship Routes. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of Hawaii, Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas

Map of Hawaii, Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas
Map of Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Ocean and the surrounding areas. 1911

Background imageMaps Collection: 16th century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world

16th century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world
16th century Jesters Cap map of the world 1590

Background imageMaps Collection: Middle Europe Map

Middle Europe Map
Map of Middle Europe from after the Vienna Congress until the start of World War I (1815 - 1914)

Background imageMaps Collection: Blue map of USA and the Caribbean sea

Blue map of USA and the Caribbean sea
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageMaps Collection: Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1595. World Map

Atlas of Gerardus Mercator, 1595. World Map

Background imageMaps Collection: Ptolemy World map, 1467

Ptolemy World map, 1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Background imageMaps Collection: Poster, Map of Royal Britain

Poster, Map of Royal Britain. 1957

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of St Marylebone, London

Map of St Marylebone, London
Map of St Marylebone, from a plan of London published by Richard Phillips. Date: 1813

Background imageMaps Collection: Map of La Palma, Canary Islands

Map of La Palma, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1908




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Maps have always been a fascinating window into the past, allowing us to explore and understand the world as it once was. From the intricate details of an ancient Greek map to the vibrant landscapes of Jamaica, each map tells its own unique story. Take a journey back in time with a Map of Ancient Greece, where you can trace the footsteps of philosophers and warriors alike. Discover the birthplace of democracy and marvel at the city-states that shaped Western civilization. Venture further across continents with Maps showcasing the vastness of empires like Britain's. Explore territories under British rule through a Map of the British Empire or delve into Asia's history with a Map highlighting the mighty Mongol Empire. Uncover remnants of one of history's greatest civilizations with a Map depicting the grandeur and reach of Rome. Witness how this powerful empire spanned across Europe, Africa, and Asia, leaving behind an indelible mark on human history. During times filled with turmoil and conflict, maps served as crucial tools for understanding war efforts. The Daily Mail War Map from World War I provides insights into battlefronts while WW2 posters display strategic plans like never before - including those detailing activities specific to divisions such as 52 (Lowland) Division or mapping out positions held by troops in The British Army. Closer to home lies Isle Of Wight - its beauty captured perfectly on a detailed map inviting exploration along its stunning coastline. Meanwhile, travel even further east to discover ancient Persian splendor through an intricately designed Persian Empire map. For those seeking nostalgia or tracing ancestral roots, immerse yourself in Cornwall C1857's historical charm via an antique map capturing its essence during that era. From ancient civilizations to modern-day conflicts and everything in between – they can not just pieces of paper but gateways into our collective pasts. They hold stories waiting to be unraveled by curious minds eager for knowledge about our ever-changing world throughout time.