Explore old town plans and historic city maps showing the streets, buildings, landmarks and changing shape of towns and cities across Britain and Ireland.
The collection ranges from detailed street plans and early views of London to maps of Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin and other historic centres. It also includes pictorial maps and transport maps that record how cities grew, how neighbourhoods were arranged and how familiar urban landmarks once appeared.
These maps hold particular appeal for local history, family connections and anyone curious to see how a favourite town or city has changed over time.