Monday, September 06, 2010

Map of the River Thames 1893

First published 117 years ago   
Explore Britain's best loved waterway with the map that must surely have been used by the Three Men in a Boat. Very detailed, one inch to the mile and over 8 feet in length, it shows all 164 miles from the source to London. Riverside towns and villages are marked with historical information and details of the locks and how to operate them. For fishermen, the best pools where trout, pike, perch and others were to be found.

There are also details of toll charges and angling laws and a description of life on the river over a century ago when the Thames was the nation's favourite place for recreation and sport.

Folded and scrolled versions 8 foot 4'' long and 6'' wide, 255.5 x 15.5 cms.

Rolled map in three sections with a coloured, printed 'mount' ready for framing. Overall size with mount 25 x 38'', 63.5 x 97.5 cms.
Folded in a protective wallet
Price: £9.99
In three sections on one sheet. Rolled with printed 'mount' for framing
Price: £12.99
Scrolled in a gold blocked presentation tube
Price: £18.99
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Map of the River Thames 1893 Click here to see an enlarged detail of the map and the gold blocked presentation tube.
Map of the River Thames 1893 Click here to see an enlarged detail of the map.
 
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