Kalimedia have produced an original, fold out map of the British Isles that uncovers the true etymology behind familiar place names in the United Kingdom & the Republic of Irel&. Names are taken back to their roots & translated into English, giving us an unusual & intriguing insight into the character of peoples & places behind the more recognizable cartographic names. Many geographical names are clearly rooted in man’s observation of his natural environment. Physical geography has given rise to the Iles at the Edge of the Sea (Hebrides) & the Market by the Yawning Estuary (Ipswich). Unsurprisingly, places have often acquired names derived from the characteristics of the people who live there: The Great Land of the Tattooed (Great Britain) & Bear Guard’s Home (Birmingham). London is, possibly aptly, said to translate as ‘ Unaffordable River Town’! An A-Z listing of place names & their derivations, as featured on the map, is provided on the reverse of the sheet. ...

British Isles Explorer map from Ocean Explorer Publications, designed to highlight interesting locations in United Kingdom & Ireland: historic towns, palaces, gardens, beautiful landscapes, etc. The map, ideal for planning a holiday, has on one side Great Britain with 72 locations highlighted & cross-referenced to brief descriptions. On the reverse, Scotland is also shown separately, this time highlighting 25 more sights of the country’s beauty spots & natural heritage. The reverse side also

Includes:: a map of Ireland with Northern Ireland where 31 locations are marked. All three maps use a satellite-based image showing names of major mountain rages & numerous towns; road network is not included. The maps also highlight various other places of interest not covered by the accompanying descriptions. Separate panels provide a list of monarchs from Edward the Confessor & Robert the Bruce to the present day, a brief timeline from 43AD to 1999, plus notes on the coastal wildlife & botany. Current edition of this title was published in July 2014.

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Cloth-backed small size version of A New Map of Irel&, originally published by William Faden around 1797 & dedicated to ” His Majesty King George the Third, The Patron & Promoter of every useful science”. Counties are in different colours, with the divisions into Ulster, Connaught, Leinster & Munster also marked. A pretty vignette of a rural scene with cupids decorates the title. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size reproduction. To see the list of all the titles in this series from Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Cloth-backed small size version of A New Map of Irel&, originally published by William Faden around 1797 & dedicated to ” His Majesty King George the Third, The Patron & Promoter of every useful science”. Counties are in different colours, with the divisions into Ulster, Connaught, Leinster & Munster also marked. A pretty vignette of a rural scene with cupids decorates the title. This reproduction was taken from what used to be called a “cloth-dissected” map, made when the map itself was cut into sections & each section then individually pasted onto an overall cloth backing for the whole map. In this version the whole map is backed onto cloth in one piece but the gaps between the sections have been reproduced in the printing to preserve the style & the feeling of the original. Each individual map is presented folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a larger size reproduction. To see the list of all the titles in this series from Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

Political wall map of the British Isles at 1:1, 000, 000 from Global Mapping, showing different counties in bold colouring. This is an ideal reference map, showing major cities, motorways & A roads. Ferry routes & airports are also indicated. There is also a distance table for numerous destinations, as well as separate insets showing the Channel & Shetland Islands. ...

This beautifully illustrated wall map tells the story of the British Isles. The map shows key historical events & landmarks, from prehistoric times to the present day, presenting them in an exciting & original format. The map shows, for example, the Pilgrim Fathers leaving for America; the invention of vaccination; the founding of the first cricket club & the departure of the Titanic. The History Map will be appreciated by anyone who is interested in history or the British Isles, or who just loves maps. A particularly absorbing aspect of the History Map is its presentation of history in a geographical format, rather than the chronological one with which we are most familiar. The map has detailed text on the reverse side which gives descriptions of the events & landmarks shown on the front & indicates those which can be visited by the public. ...

A colourful cushion with a map of the British Isles in 1707 from the British Library archives, part of a sophisticated & decorative collection from We Love Cushions designed to bring life & style to any room setting. Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Ireland are shown in different colours against a background of the surrounding seas in light beige. The cover, printed using archival inks to get the brightest finish possible, with a super soft cotton linen mix, & comes complete with the cushion pad washable at 30º. To see other cushion designs in this series please lick on the series link. ...

This is a beautiful & unique wrapping paper featuring a map of The British Isles from Cavallini & Co. measuring 51x 71 cm (20”x 28”). It is printed on thick quality Italian laid paper stock. Please note that this is not an up to date map. Perfect for wrapping special presents. Its high decorative qualities make it also ideal for framing & other creative purposes. ...

Keep yourself organised with this British Isles map notice board. The storage board contains a selection of wooden pegboard pegs in lots of great colours. This can be used to hang reminders & objects on, or for pinpointing desired destinations.
Includes: ten large wooden pegs & five small wooden dowels.
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British Isles Physical Wall Map at 1:1, 000, 000 from the Ordnance Survey, size 93.5 x 104cm (3ft 1” x 3ft 5” approx), with a laminated surface which can be written on with suitable marker pens without damaging the map. The map shows the physical geography of Great Britain & Ireland by relief shading & altitude colouring, with numerous spot heights (in metres), plus names of peaks, mountain chains, forests & other natural features, etc. Larger towns are marked, but the map does not show the road network. *LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...