Cumberl&, an original antique map by R. Morden published in London, 1695-1722-. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 43 x 36 cm, overall mounted size 58.5 x 52.5 cm. An attractive & popular map of Cumberl&. Considering the popularity & success of Camden's Britannia, first issued with maps in 1607, it is surprising that it was not until the end of the seventeenth century that a new edition was prepared. Robert Morden (d.1703) was commissioned to engrave a set of county maps for Edmund Gibson's new edition. Morden's first series of maps were rejected as being too small, & these were later published in Morden's New Description & State of Engl&, first issued in 1701, & subsequently re-issued in Cox's Magna Britannia, in the 1720s. Morden finally produced a new set of maps on a larger scale which were used in Gibson's editions published in 1695, 1722 as here, circa 1730, 1753 & 1772. The maps were based on the most up-to-date surveys where available, although some drew on Saxton & Speed, & were engraved by Sutton Nicholls & John Sturt. The maps are plain & simple, invariably with decorative title surround, & charmingly engraved. Their detail, convenient size, visual attraction & antiquity make them among the most popular of all early county maps. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

A Modern Map Of Cumberland Drawn From The Latest Surveys.. ., an original antique map by J. Ellis, published in London 1765-1768. A copperplate engraving, original o/l colour. Map size 19 x 25 cm, overall mounted size 34.5 x 40.5 cm. An attractive map of the county complete with the major roads. Borough towns are shown with stars identifying the number of members returned to parliament & Places where Fairs are kept have a Line under the Name thus. Ellis (d.1796) was a prolific English engraver of the late eighteenth century who joined with William Palmer to produce a set of English county maps, published in Ellis' New English Atlas, in 1765. The maps were later used in Ellis' English Atlas; or a Complete Cartography of England & Wales published in 1766, & reprinted in 1768
- this map comes from the 1768 edition. Ellis engraved some of the maps himself, while others were engraved by Louis de la Rochette, Palmer & W. Fowler. The maps themselves were closely based on Kitchin's maps from Dodsley's England Illustrated. Ellis' atlases were very popular, being often reprinted, as the maps are clearly & distinctively engraved with decorative title cartouches. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Cumberl&, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper published in London, 1810-1843. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 17 x 23 cm, overall mounted size 32.5 x 38.5 cm. This detailed map of Cumberland is from Dugdale's England & Wales Delineated. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England & Wales, issued in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Cumberl&, an original antique map by R. Ramble, published in London, 1821 -1844. A lithograph engraving, original colour. Map size 15 x 18.5 cm with a mount size of 29.5 x 34 cm. An attractive & uncommon miniature map surrounded by vignettes of the county's landmarks; Carlisle Cathedral, Lowdore Waterfall, & Keswick Lake & Skiddow Mountain. Ramble added these vignettes to Miller's county maps of 1821 that were originally published as part of Miller's New Miniature Atlas.... They were republished from 1844 in Reuben Ramble's Travels Through The Counties Of England
- a child's guide to the country. Protective margin added to the top of the page. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford
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Cumberland in a series of cloth-backed reproductions from the Old Folding Maps of county maps published in late 19th century by Letts, Son & Co, with colouring & symbols providing a wealth of information, including towns where County Courts & Quarter Sessions are held, municipal boroughs, parliamentary county & borough boundaries with the number of returnable Members, etc. Letts county maps present each county with colouring indicating its parliamentary divisions & show a large number of smaller towns & villages. Railways are prominently highlighted; on roads “dangerous hills” are marked. Other information

Includes:: distance from London of main towns, market days, post towns, coast guard & life boat stations, etc. Each title also gives county statistics: population, area in acres, gross rental, inhabited houses, poor rate, & the number of paupers (!). Where appropriate, hachures are used to show the topography. The area outside the county boundary is not coloured but main towns plus road & rail connections are marked. Each map is backed onto cloth & presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper. To see the list of all the titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Cumbernauld street map from Nicolson Maps; coverage

Includes:: Banton, Kilsyth, Queenzieburn & Twechar. Nicolson

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Water always add something special to a walk & Cumbria & the Lake District have many notable waterside landscapes to explore. Stroll by delightful stretches of the Cocker, Derwent & Rothay River to name a few, & enjoy the beautiful lakes & reservoirs, set in stunning scenery, at such places as Derwentwater, Buttermere Lake & of course Lake Windermere. Twenty circular walks in total which vary in length from 2 to 8 miles. ...

The Lake District is one of the world`s most beautiful regions, attracting millions to its unspoilt countryside each year. Now in paperback, this definitive book is a must for visitors & natives alike; even those who know & love Cumbria will find much here that is new & revealing. This monumental work, complemented by 200 magnificent illustrations, covers every aspect of Cumbria. The history, the people, the architecture, the topography, the arts & the tourist attractions are all expertly & lovingly described. Based upon a deep knowledge of almost every valley & fell, the book comprehensively embraces all that is noteworthy from Morecambe Bay in the south to the Scottish border in the north, & from the Irish Sea coast in the west to the Pennines in the east. ...

The Cumbria Coastal Way is Ian & Krysia Brodie’s Cicerone guide to a walk that links two of England’s greatest estuaries
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The county of Cumbria has a great diversity of beautiful landscapes. Steve Pipe has captured the county`s essence in this collection of stunning images, including timeless fishing villages & the glorious Lake District National Park, famed for its lakes, fells & forests. From the majestic vistas of Scafell Pike to the beautiful expanse of Windermere, this book has it covered. For its proud inhabitants & many visitors, Cumbria in Photographs is a must. Look through these photographs & you`ll quickly see why this part of England has such enduring appeal. ...