Very Large Old London Railway Map, 1899

£189.95

This remarkable old railway map of London was prepared and published by the Railway Clearing House in 1899 and drawn and engraved by J. & W. Emslie. At an exceptionally detailed scale, your print measures 46.8″ × 33.1″ (1189 × 841mm)it records the dense network of railway lines, stations, goods yards, docks and industrial districts serving London at the end of the Victorian period. The map extends from Rickmansworth and Watford in the north-west to Loughton and Chingford in the north-east, and from Walton, Hersham and Shepperton in the south-west to Hayes and Orpington in the south-east. The complex railway systems surrounding the London docks are shown in particularly impressive detail. Different railway companies and their routes can be followed across the capital, including the Metropolitan, Great Northern, North London, London and North Western, and London and South Western railways. Its exceptional scale and abundance of fine lettering make this a compelling statement piece for railway enthusiasts, London historians and anyone fascinated by the growth of the Victorian city.

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A stunning certified FINE ART PRINT on heavy textured art paper — not a poster 46.8″ × 33.1″ (1189 × 841mm)

Direct from the publisher — no middlemen
Printed in-house in Cornwall
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Authentic Old Map Paper & Accurate Colour Reproduction

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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Very Large Old London Railway Map, 1899

Fine Art Map Reproductions – Museum-Quality Printing

Authentic Old Map Paper & Accurate Colour Reproduction

Buy Old Maps Online in the UK Today Trading online since 1999

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