Bronze Spyglass

Leather - Durable and flexible made from the tanning of an animals raw hide

Brass - A copper and Zinc Alloy

UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe

Eye - An organ which detects light

Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm

Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face

email - An electronic communication method. Short for Electronic Mail.

delivery - The method by which something is delivered from one location to another

Leather - Made from animal hides, is a flexible and durable material

Small - something that takes up less space than normal.

Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.