Our pre-pasted wallpaper from HP needs no additional adhesive and is so simple to install that you won't need to pay for a commercial decorator to do it for you (although we have fitters available should you wish - call us on 01993 880 939 to discuss). Notes: This map has been folded inside out, resulting in extreme age toning to the exposed section of the map surface. Title: The Wards of Coleman Street, and Bassishaw, Taken from the latest Survey, With Corrections and Amendments This map has been fully scanned and is currently being digitally assembled for display. It should be on display by the end of July. Notes: Includes a "List of 200 principal streets with letters of reference to their situation" in the bottom margin.

Title: Map Of The County Of London Shewing The Boundary Of The Jurisdiction Of The London City Council, Also The Boundaries Of The Sanitary Districts, Parishes, District Boards Of Works, Extra Parochial Places, And The City Of London. Notes: Includes "An Explanation of the several Forts on the Line of Communication", which details all 23 forts on the London wall. Countless hours of research and the help of several London locals from the online community have bought this edition to life. Digging deeper into hidden local history, the ever-changing London skyline and often overlooked spots, Jenni has turned her findings into hundreds of isometric illustrations. With each area portrayed with a distinct typographical style, this stunning print captures the rich multitude of places, from clubs to cafes to cultural institutions, to be found in London’s centre.Publisher: London. Published as the Act directs, 30 May. 1809, by John Thomas Smith, No. 4, Polygon, Somers Town. Title: A New and Accurate Plan of Billingsgate Ward, and Bridge Ward Within, Divided into Parishes from a late Survey Notes: This map shows the "Projected New Street" north of Oxford Street running into Portland Place. This became the north end of Regent Street. Source: The Second Report (1799) From The Select Committee Upon The Improvement Of The Port Of London 1803

Source: Engraved for "A New and Universal History, Description, and Survey Of The Cities Of London and Westminster, The Borough of Southwark, And Their Adjacent Parts. Including not only all the Parishes within the Bills of Mortality, but the Towns, Villages, Palaces, Seats, and Country, to the extent of Twenty Miles round, Comprizing A Circle Of Near One Hundred And Fifty Miles" By Cover Title: Bacon's Coloured Plan. City Of London With Street Index. Large Scale: 12 Inches to 1 mile. Highly Detailed. All Streets Named. Public Buildings Named. "Blitzed" Areas Shown. Completely Revised Up-To-Date. Title: Aldersgate Ward with its Divisions into Precincts and Parishes And the Liberty of St. Martins le Grand, According to a New Survey

Shop-by-shop street maps for Oxford Street, Bond Street, Covent Garden, Portobello Road, King’s Road, Brompton Cross, Exmouth Market, Beauchamp Place, St. Christopher’s Place and South Molton Street, Knightsbridge, Jermyn Street and Kensington Publisher: London. Published as the Act directs, June 3d, 1809, by John Thomas Smith, No. 4, Polygon, Somers Town. This child-like map of the centre of south London’s hipsterverse, with illustration from Charlotte Trounce, is rather charming. Get one of your own here.

The opening of the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations at Hyde Park on 1 May 1851 saw a Summer of visitors attracted to the display of items in the Crystal Palace. As a result, many printed items were produced, some as souvenirs, some as information for visitors and some which used the exhibition as a promotional opportunity. Sharon Tuff takes a look at those held by London Metropolitan Archives. Source: Taken from "Walks Through London, Including Westminster and the Borough of Southwark, with the Surrounding Suburbs; Describing Every Thing Worthy of Observation in the Public Buildings, Places of Entertainment, Exhibitions, Commercial and Literary Institutions, &c. Down to the Present Period. Forming a complete Guide To The British Metropolis, In Two Volumes", by David Hughson, Notes: A speculative plan of Roman London post-AD62. Various sources are cited in relation to the creation of this plan. An item of interest rather than a factual map of London. Publisher: London. Published as the Act directs, February 24th, 1808, by John Thomas Smith, No. 31, Castle Street East, Oxford Street. Title: The Country In The Vicinity Of London, Describing All The New Improvements, Metropolitan Boroughs And Parish BoundariesPublisher: London. Published as the Act directs, December 26th, 1807, by John Thomas Smith, No. 31, Castle Street East, Oxford Street.

Source: Taken from "Cook's Handbook To London", by Thos. Cook & Son, Ludgate Circus. Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd. 1911 Title: The Village Of Charing, &c: From Radulphus Aggas's Map, Taken In The Reign Of Queen Elizabeth, 1578. Title: The Circuiteer: A Series Of Distance Maps For All The Principal Towns In The United Kingdom. Invented By J. Friederichs, To Serve As A Guide For Ascertaining Cab Fares, Porterage, &c. &c. Another example is Wyld's New Plan of London, published by James Wyld, 1851 with the cover title Wyld's Map of London and Visitor's Guide to the Great Exhibition 1851 (SC/GL/FLM/055/1851/k1287044).Source: Taken from "Antiquities Of The City Of Westminster" by John Thomas Smith, 1807; containing "Sixty-Two Additional Plates To Smiths Antiquities Of Westminster" by John Thomas Smith, c1809.