Rugby History 1600s
Early HistoryBefore the Elizabethan period, Rugby had its origins as a small settlement in the medieval period. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book … More Rugby History 1600s »
History of Nuneaton: the Elizabethan Period
The Elizabethan era (1558-1603) marked a period of profound social, political, and economic transformation in England. Although Nuneaton was not a major political or … More History of Nuneaton: the Elizabethan Period »
Free Printable Roman Numeral Clock Face
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD AS PDF THERE’S AN ARABIC VERSION AVAILABLE HERE Next to maps clocks are our passion. Feeling generous today so I’m making … More Free Printable Roman Numeral Clock Face »
Unique 17th-century Atlas Sells at Auction for €600,000
Unveiling the Timeless Charm of Historical Maps: A Journey of Discovery In this blog post, we delve into the captivating world of historical maps, … More Unique 17th-century Atlas Sells at Auction for €600,000 »
Historic Maps from the 1600’s
Chapter 5 With the capture of Jamaica from Spain (1655) and of New Amsterdam (New York) from the Dutch (1664), and the foundation of … More Historic Maps from the 1600’s »
Old Maps through the 1600 – 1700’s
Chapter 4 In 1601 there appeared a collective destined to dominate English cartography for two and a half centuries namely the publishers. Between 1601 … More Old Maps through the 1600 – 1700’s »
Map History – Old Maps 1500 – 1565
Chapter 3 NAVIGATORS, LANDOWNERS AND ESTATE SURVEYORS Although the first half of the sixteenth century produced only one notable English map, it was a … More Map History – Old Maps 1500 – 1565 »
Matthew’s Map
Chapter 2 Sometime before 1150 a group of scholars, which soon became famous, had been formed by the Benedictines at the Abbey of St. … More Matthew’s Map »
1) Historic Old Maps
Chapter 1 Maps have been around since time immemorial. Here we attempt a short guide to historic old English maps featuring the most important … More 1) Historic Old Maps »
THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: GIVING IDEAS FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS
Gift-giving is an art, and it can be challenging to find the perfect present for your loved ones. While many people gravitate towards physical … More THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: GIVING IDEAS FOR THE INTELLECTUALLY CURIOUS »