Leamington Spa History
Early Tudor Period (Late 15th and Early 16th Century)Settlement and Rural Nature: During the early Tudor period, Leamington Spa was still a small, rural … More Leamington Spa History »
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 British Maps: A History from 1655 to 1935
Chapter 5 This final chapter follows British mapmaking from the expanding maritime world of the late seventeenth century to the systematic national surveys of … More Historic British Maps: A History from 1655 to 1935 »
Old Maps of Britain: A History from 1601 to 1755
Chapter 4 The seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries transformed mapmaking in Britain. Publishers became increasingly influential, Dutch engraving set an international standard, and new … More Old Maps of Britain: A History from 1601 to 1755 »
Old Maps of England: A History from 1500 to 1600
Chapter 3 This chapter traces the rapid development of English mapmaking during the sixteenth century. New surveying instruments, copperplate engraving and the demands of … More Old Maps of England: A History from 1500 to 1600 »
Matthew Paris’s Map of Britain
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 Paris’s Map of Britain »
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 »