Detailed Historical Maps
Mapseeker – In association with Collins Bartholomew Ltd we offer one of the largest selections of reproduction historical maps, plans and surveys, spanning the globe. Our collections are available to order on-line in a range of products produced to the highest quality standards.
Specialising in old maps of the United Kingdom, we also have available many early maps from around the world. Old maps are an invaluable resource to those involved in genealogy projects, researching family history as well as local history studies.
As well as a comprehensive map shop offering a range of products covering an expanding multitude of historical maps we have an exciting and growing World of discovery through our searchable archive resources. We welcome the growing number of mapseeker members who now have access to their own mapseeker page where news on the progress of forthcoming archives can be accessed, as well as regular competitions, prize draws and associate events.
Ways to order Historical Maps
Charged at local rate from BT landlines
Photographic PrintsAll maps are available as photographic prints... more
20" x 16" Photographic Print
24" x 20" Photographic Print
- £20.00
- £26.00
Print FramesAll prints are available with a choice of frame... more
Framed prints are supplied fully finished with glass and ready to hang.
Giclée Fine Art PrintsAll prints are available as Giclée Fine Art Prints... more
24" x 20" Giclee Print
30" x 25" Giclee Print
- £50.00
- £65.00
Collins Maps Blog
The World’s Largest Advertising Message?
2010-09-01T13:45:00.002+01:00
Nick Newcomen went to great lengths to point the world to his favourite author. He drove over 12,000 miles around the United States, carefully recording his route to create the message ‘Read Ayn Rand.’Photograph: Nick NewcomenWhy did he do this? "I saw on the internet some GPS 'penned' shapes and drawings done by others. They intrigued me because I saw potential there to use GPS to create a '
Map of the Month Aug 10 – Wales 1610 & 1890
2010-08-30T14:50:00.004+01:00
Maps of Wales haven’t featured very highly in this blog, in fact the only real mention is the Snowdonia and North Wales Ramblers Guide. So, to put this right, the Map of the Month for August 2010 has two maps of Wales.This Map(s) of the Month compares the highly illustrated, colourful John Speed, Wales 1610 with the more serious and functional map from The Century Atlas & Gazetteer of the World
Bartholomew Map Lampshades
2010-08-27T12:42:00.004+01:00
Many of us love maps, but keep them tucked away in a drawer, at a loss to know how to display them. Sarah Walker reclaims old maps and turns them into pieces of functional art! Drum table lampshades using 1950s Bartholomew maps of North Pembroke and the New Forest & the Solent.These lampshades are individually designed and handcrafted by Sarah Walker in her studio at the foot of the Malvern Hills
New Heritage Pages on the Times World Atlases Website
2010-08-24T15:12:00.006+01:00
Times atlases and maps have contained world class cartography from the publication of the first Times Atlas in 1895, to the forthcoming Times Atlas of Britain.Explore some of the ground-breaking Times maps and atlases on the Heritage pages of the Times World Atlases website, such as:The 1922 Times Survey Atlas & Gazetteer of the World - the first Times atlas published by the Edinburgh
The World’s Heritage Wins Print Awards
2010-08-20T09:41:00.010+01:00
Submitted by our printers Leo Paper Products Ltd, The World's Heritage: A Complete Guide to the Most Extraordinary Places has just picked up two awards:Gold Ink Awards 2010 Co-organized by renowned printing industry titles: Publishing Executive, Printing Impressions and Book Business, the Gold Ink Awards honours the best work from printing professionals and attracts over 1,500 entries worldwide.
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