Cardiganshire – an old map by John Speed
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Cardiganshire in 1610
Cardiganshire was popularly known as being very bare and mountainous. The countryside wasteland was grazed by cattle and some sheep and, where possible, arable land was cultivated. But this was limited to the coastal river valleys and to common fields. The weaving of a coarse cloth known as “cotton” helped the small holders supplement their farming incomes. Of great importance were the veins of lead and copper found in the Northern uplands. However, there was not sufficient wood, charcoal or coal to fully exploit these resources.   As well as a research aid for  Cardiganshire Family History – this and all our maps make for novel and unusual first wedding anniversary gift ideas.- 12 Colour printing technology • Guaranteed to pass or exceed museum quality standards
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Unlike most online offerings, our maps are produced entirely in-house, not outsourced to print-on-demand or drop-shipping services. This allows complete control over quality while offering better value. Each map begins with a high-resolution original, carefully enhanced and printed to order using archival papers and pigment inks for exceptional clarity, depth, and longevity. Every piece is personally overseen — no map leaves our workshop unless it is of a quality we would be proud to display ourselves.
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Paper choice is essential to the authenticity of our maps. We use specially sourced 190gsm paper made in the UK from pure materials and traditionally pressed with natural woollen felts. This process creates a subtle, randomly textured surface that closely resembles an original antique document. Likewise the use of premium quality ink fully saturates the paper, producing remarkable clarity, depth, and historical character. Colour fastness and sharpness will remain good for in excess of 100 years!
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