Big Old Map of London 1890 by George Washington Bacon - Victorian London Wall Chart pink channel markings It stands as a testament

It stands as a testament to the city’s enduring spirit and dynamic history

This vintage map of Philadelphia is from 1893

and imposing antlers

when decorative county maps like this one were prized as a way of celebrating Britain's landscapes and coastal heritage

Big Old Map of London 1890 by George Washington Bacon - Victorian London Wall Chart pink channel markings It stands as a testamentThis magnificent folding wall map of London was published by George Washington Bacon in 1890, at the height of Victorian England's power. Designed for visitors and explorers of the capital, this large, intricately detailed map captures the grandeur of London when the British Empire was at its peak. Hand coloured detail reveals hundreds of street names, landmarks, parks, and postal codes in crisp red lettering. The map encompasses central London from