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Street Plan Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Streets of Old London

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Correct Survey of Dublin, As It Stood in the Year 1610, published July 1792

Correct Survey of Dublin, As It Stood in the Year 1610, published July 1792

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Map of Atlantis, from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665-68 (engraving)

Map of Atlantis, from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665-68 (engraving)
532075 Map of Atlantis, from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665-68 (engraving) by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); (add.info.: Map locating the legendary island of Atlantis from from the Mundus Subterraneus of)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: View of Antwerp, 1572-94. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Simon Novellanus

View of Antwerp, 1572-94. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Simon Novellanus
View of Antwerp, 1572-94. From Braun and Hogenbergs Civitates Orbis Terrarum

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: How do you direct an action, Gen Cadorna, the Duke of Aosta, the Count of Turin and Gen Porro

How do you direct an action, Gen Cadorna, the Duke of Aosta, the Count of Turin and Gen Porro... (colour litho)
2815777 How do you direct an action, Gen Cadorna, the Duke of Aosta, the Count of Turin and Gen Porro... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Before the action, the offices of an army command, while preparing an operation (colour litho)

Before the action, the offices of an army command, while preparing an operation (colour litho)
2777548 Before the action, the offices of an army command, while preparing an operation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the action)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: RS / OS168, Frontispiece to Oxonia antiqua restaurata

RS / OS168, Frontispiece to Oxonia antiqua restaurata
NCO90870 RS/OS168, Frontispiece to Oxonia antiqua restaurata, a birds eye view of Oxford, reduced version of the original by Ralph or Radulph Agas (c.1540-1621) of 1578, by Joseph Skelton, Oxford

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Map of the Coast of Guiana, 1646-47

Map of the Coast of Guiana, 1646-47
3786720 Map of the Coast of Guiana, 1646-47; (add.info.: Map of the Coast of Guiana - published in Dudleys Dell Arcano del Mare, 1646- 47)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)

As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)
2814804 As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like modern wars)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: The Public Record Office (litho)

The Public Record Office (litho)
1039955 The Public Record Office (litho) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Public Record Office)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Early survey of the City of New York and its environs to Greenwich

Early survey of the City of New York and its environs to Greenwich
FRL316267 Early survey of the City of New York and its environs to Greenwich, 1766 (pen & ink on buff paper) by Montresor

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: A Vision of the City of London, Constructed on the Plan Left by Sir Christopher Wren

A Vision of the City of London, Constructed on the Plan Left by Sir Christopher Wren
XJF444305 A Vision of the City of London, Constructed on the Plan Left by Sir Christopher Wren, drawn under the direction of Mr Godwin, published in The Builder, July 4 1875 (engraving) by Smith

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Map showing the forty year journey of the Children of Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land

Map showing the forty year journey of the Children of Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land (engraving)
6002057 Map showing the forty year journey of the Children of Israel out of Egypt to the Promised Land (engraving) by English School

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Map of Florence, 1731 (engraving)

Map of Florence, 1731 (engraving)
BAT100305 Map of Florence, 1731 (engraving) by Ruggeri, Ferdinando (c.1691-1741); Museo di Firenze Com era, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo

Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo
419886 Proposed development project, between Piazza Beccaria and Ponte San Niccolo, Florence (w/c on paper) by Poggi, Giuseppe (1811-1901) and Sanesi, Nicola (1818-89); Museo di Firenze Com era

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Detail of a Map of Paris showing the summit of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve

Detail of a Map of Paris showing the summit of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve
CHT307857 Detail of a Map of Paris showing the summit of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, 1664 (pen & ink and w/c) by French School, (17th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Street Plan of the British, French, and Part of the American Concessions at Shanghai (engraving)

Street Plan of the British, French, and Part of the American Concessions at Shanghai (engraving)
1606865 Street Plan of the British, French, and Part of the American Concessions at Shanghai (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Plan of the British)

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: View of Venice [upper left block], 1500. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari

View of Venice [upper left block], 1500. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
View of Venice [upper left block], 1500

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: View of Venice [lower left block], 1500. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari

View of Venice [lower left block], 1500. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
View of Venice [lower left block], 1500

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: London before the Great Fire, 1666-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

London before the Great Fire, 1666-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
London before the Great Fire, 1666-77

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Cologne and Deutz, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar

Cologne and Deutz, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Cologne and Deutz, 1635

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Map of Llewellyn Park and Villa Sites, on Eagle Ridge in Orange & West Bloomfield

Map of Llewellyn Park and Villa Sites, on Eagle Ridge in Orange & West Bloomfield, 1857

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: The City of New York: Longworths Explanatory Map and Plan, 1817

The City of New York: Longworths Explanatory Map and Plan, 1817

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: An Aerial Cameras View of Lords and the District of Marylebone, c1935. Creator: Aerofilms

An Aerial Cameras View of Lords and the District of Marylebone, c1935. Creator: Aerofilms
An Aerial Cameras View of Lords and the District of Marylebone, c1935. Aerial view of Lords cricket ground in north London, with Regents Park at top left

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Novel View of the British Museum Surrounded By The Massed Trees of Bloomsbury, c1935

Novel View of the British Museum Surrounded By The Massed Trees of Bloomsbury, c1935. Aerial view of the neoclassical buildings of the British Museum, with the trees of Russell Square Gardens beyond

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Central London From Burlington House To Trafalgar House As The Aircraft Sees It, c1935

Central London From Burlington House To Trafalgar House As The Aircraft Sees It, c1935. Aerial view of Westminster showing Burlington House, which houses the Royal Academy of Arts, at bottom right

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: The Puzzle of Familiar Streets from a New and Thrilling Vantage Point, c1935. Creator: Unknown

The Puzzle of Familiar Streets from a New and Thrilling Vantage Point, c1935. Creator: Unknown
The Puzzle of Familiar Streets from a New and Thrilling Vantage Point, c1935. Aerial view taken in the summer, with trees in leaf showing as dark areas

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: The Three Basins of the East India Docks and the Blackwall Reach of the Thames Seen From The Air

The Three Basins of the East India Docks and the Blackwall Reach of the Thames Seen From The Air, c1935. Aerial view of the River Thames

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Plan of a Portion of Westminster Between 1734 and 1748 - Before the Erection of

Plan of a Portion of Westminster Between 1734 and 1748 - Before the Erection of Parliament Street, (1881). Map of the area around the Houses of Parliament in London, showing New Palace Yard

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Creator: Unknown

St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Map based on Aggass plan of 1563, showing St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London. Also marked are the old city walls and Ludgate

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Creator: Unknown

Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Creator: Unknown
Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. (1897). Map showing London as it was in the 16th century or so. On the right is Bridewell, on the banks of the Fleet River between Fleet Street and the River Thames

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Broad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Creator: Unknown

Broad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Broad Street and Cornhill Wards, 1897. Map of part of the City of London from the mid 18th century, showing parish divisions

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Tower Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Tower Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Tower Street Ward, (c1872). Map dating from 1773, of part of the City of London, showing Custom House and ships on the River Thames. From Old and New London, Vol

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wrens Plan for Rebuilding London, (1897). After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Christopher Wren was among several people to draw up plans for a new capital city

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. From a Map of London, Published 1720, (1897)

Fleet Street, The Temple, Etc. From a Map of London, Published 1720, (1897). Map showing the Inns of Court at Temple and Lincolns Inn, Whitefriars, the River Fleet, Bridewell

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Old Map of the Ward of Cheap - About 1750, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Old Map of the Ward of Cheap - About 1750, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Old Map of the Ward of Cheap - About 1750, (1897). Map of part of the City of London, showing: Castle Court, Blossoms Inn, Hony Lane, Golden leg Court, Crown Court, Trump Alley, Dove Court

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Plan of Roman London, (1897). Creator: Unknown

Plan of Roman London, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Plan of Roman London, (1897). Map showing the area of what is now the City of London, as it might have looked during the Roman period

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Part of Modern London, Showing the Ancient Wall, 1897. Creator: Unknown

Part of Modern London, Showing the Ancient Wall, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Part of Modern London, Showing the Ancient Wall, 1897. Map of the City of London, the River Thames and the South Bank in the late 19th century

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Cripplegate and Neighbourhood, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Cripplegate and Neighbourhood, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Cripplegate and Neighbourhood, (c1872). Map of part of the City of London dating from before the development of Finsbury Square in 1777

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Moorfields and its Neighbourhood (From a Map of about 1720), (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Moorfields and its Neighbourhood (From a Map of about 1720), (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Moorfields and its Neighbourhood (From a Map of about 1720), (c1872). Map of part of the City of London, showing the Moorfields, one of the last pieces of open land in the City

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Lime Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Lime Street Ward, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Lime Street Ward, (c1872). Map dating from 1771, of part of the City of London, showing Leadenhall fish and herb markets, and part of the old Roman walls. From Old and New London, Vol

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Plan showing the Extent of the Great Fire in Cornhill in 1748, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

Plan showing the Extent of the Great Fire in Cornhill in 1748, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Plan showing the Extent of the Great Fire in Cornhill in 1748, (c1872). Map of part of the City of London, showing areas affected by the fire on 25 March 1748

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Gloucester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Gloucester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Gloucester, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Sheffield, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Sheffield, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Sheffield, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Leeds, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Leeds, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Leeds, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Central Manchester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Central Manchester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Central Manchester, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Brussels in 1830 - Plan, 1902

Brussels in 1830 - Plan, 1902. The Belgian Revolution, (1830-1831). From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. II. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1902]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Central Liverpool, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Central Liverpool, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Central Liverpool, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]

Background imageStreet Plan Collection: Chester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew

Chester, c20th Century. Artist: John Bartholomew
Chester, c20th Century. [John Bartholomew & Son, Edinburgh]




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"Exploring the Streets of Old London: A Glimpse into the City's Past" Step back in time with these fascinating street plans that offer a captivating glimpse into the history of London. Delve into the past with an old street map of Bethnal Green and Hackney from 1908, revealing the intricate layout of these vibrant neighborhoods. Travel further east to The Isle of Dogs and discover how it looked in 1908, as you navigate its streets alongside the majestic River Thames at Greenwich. Uncover a hidden gem in Warwickshire with a village plan of Kineton dating back to 1885-1887, showcasing its quaint charm through an unknown creator's artistic vision. Dive beneath the surface as you explore sewer depths in the City of London from 1944, presented vividly through a colorful lithograph that reveals this crucial infrastructure. Journey northwards to Hamstead, Holloway, and Islington using an old street map from 1908; witness how these areas have evolved over time while retaining their unique character. Immerse yourself in grandeur as you traverse The Strand and West End on an exquisite street map from 1908; marvel at its architectural splendor while tracing your steps along the River Thames. Transport yourself to Victorian-era London with engravings depicting iconic routes such as Finsbury Circus to "Angel" Islington via City Road (1888), Euston Road to Paddington via Marylebone Road (1888), and Tottenham Court Road to Camden Town via Hampstead Road (1888). Admire Burlington House on Piccadilly through Johannes Kip's early 18th-century artwork (1908); get lost in its timeless beauty amidst one of London's most prestigious locations.