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Discovering The New Pictorial Map of England and Wales (1935)

Discovering The New Pictorial Map of England an...

This 1935 map not only serves as a navigational guide but also as a cultural snapshot, offering a humorous and detailed look at the British Isles during an era of...

Discovering The New Pictorial Map of England an...

This 1935 map not only serves as a navigational guide but also as a cultural snapshot, offering a humorous and detailed look at the British Isles during an era of...

A Time Capsule of British Conversation

A Time Capsule of British Conversation

What did they talk about? This cultural document captures the spirit of Britain in 1951. It serves as a reminder of how much can change in conversational topics over decades,...

A Time Capsule of British Conversation

What did they talk about? This cultural document captures the spirit of Britain in 1951. It serves as a reminder of how much can change in conversational topics over decades,...

A Walk Through the London Zoo

A Walk Through the London Zoo

A valuable historical document, the Zoological Society Garden in Regent’s Park map of 1947 is a reminder of the zoo’s long history of housing and caring for animals, as well...

A Walk Through the London Zoo

A valuable historical document, the Zoological Society Garden in Regent’s Park map of 1947 is a reminder of the zoo’s long history of housing and caring for animals, as well...

Royal Parks, Regal History

Royal Parks, Regal History

This 1948 pictorial map of London’s Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park depicts the rich tapestry of history within the confines of the Royal Parks.

Royal Parks, Regal History

This 1948 pictorial map of London’s Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park depicts the rich tapestry of history within the confines of the Royal Parks.

The Stars of London’s Theatreland

The Stars of London’s Theatreland

London’s Theatreland, a glimmering constellation of stages and stories, has captivated audiences for centuries. In 1915, artist MacDonald Gill brought this vibrant world to life in his iconic Pictorial Map...

The Stars of London’s Theatreland

London’s Theatreland, a glimmering constellation of stages and stories, has captivated audiences for centuries. In 1915, artist MacDonald Gill brought this vibrant world to life in his iconic Pictorial Map...

A West End Whirl Through Time

A West End Whirl Through Time

London’s West End in 1948 wasn’t just any theatre district; it was a vibrant tapestry woven with history, scandal and enough drama to rival any play on stage. And at...

A West End Whirl Through Time

London’s West End in 1948 wasn’t just any theatre district; it was a vibrant tapestry woven with history, scandal and enough drama to rival any play on stage. And at...