London is a city of enormous beauty, a dynamic, ever-evolving cityscape built up over hundreds of years of architectural evolution. However, amidst this riot of growth & splendour some truly iconic sights may be found, landmarks which been drawing tourists by the thousands since before the days of Queen Victoria. This stunning collection, collated by professional photographer Laina Watt, compares 40 rare archive images of Central London`s most iconic views & landmarks
- including the Houses of Parliament, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street & Trafalgar Square
- with modern images of the capital. In full colour, & drawing on only the finest images, it will delight visitors, residents & historians alike.

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Central Lycia on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey on a double-sided, detailed, contoured & GPS compatible map from EWP, highlighting local hiking trails including the Lycian Way, plus a street plan of Kas, useful contact details, etc. The map provides an excellent presentation of the topography through contours at 25m intervals, with numerous spot heights, plus graphics and/or colouring for landslide zones, marshl&, grassl&, orchards, woodlands, etc. Road network indicates unsurfaced roads or 4WD tracks & locations of petrol stations. The map highlights waymarked hiking trails, including the course of the Lycian Way. Symbols mark various landmarks & places of interest including bus stations, local markets, village shops, archaeological sites, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 2’intervals. Clearly laid out map legend is in English, German & Turkish. The map also provides a street plan of Kas annotated with facilities & sights, a list of useful contact details, a trilingual glossary, plus colour photos of interesting locations.PLEASE NOTE: adjoining map of Western Lycia from EPW, extending coverage further west to Fethiye, has different cartography based on the Soviet Military survey – please do read its description before ordering. ...

Central Macedonia at 1:200, 000 in a series of regional road maps of Greece from Terrain Editions, printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. The map is double-sided, with Thessaloniki on both sides, &

Includes:: coverage of the Khalkidhiki Peninsula. Topography is shown by relief shading with light altitude colouring & plenty of names of mountain ranges. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. Presentation of the road network differentiates between smooth & rough dirt roads, & shows driving distances on many local roads plus locations of petrol stations. Scenic routes are highlighted. Railway lines & ferry routes are included. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest including campsites & mountain refuges, archaeological sites, churches & monasteries, skiing areas, etc. The map has a 10km UTM grid, with latitude & longitude shown by margin ticks & crosshairs at 10’. Map legend

Includes:: English. The index, separate for the Greek & Latin alphabet place names & with lists of monasteries & archaeological sites, is in a separate booklet; unlike in some titles in this series no street plans are included.



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Central Middlesbrough in 1892 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Two versions have been published for this area. The map extends from Wilson Street southward to Albert Park, & from Newport Iron Works eastward to North Ormesby Street. Features on the 1892 version include the Town Hall & Municipal Buildings, tramways, Infirmary, Post Office, Newport Rolling Mills, Newport Iron Works, Ayresome Ward, part of Albert Park, engine sheds, Middlesbrough Football Ground, Nazareth House orphanage, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street entries from a 1905 directory, including Corporation Road, Grange Road West & Linthorpe Road. The 1892 version is in colour, taken from the beautiful h&-coloured 1st Edition. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

The central Moselle Valley between Trier & Zell at 1:35, 000 from Kümmerly+ Frey in a series GPS compatible, double-sided maps printed on durable, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper; contoured, with hiking & cycle routes, other recreational activities, etc. Maps in this series are at a scale of either 1:50, 000 or 1:35, 000. Contour interval varies from 10m to 40m according to the area &, where appropriate, the maps have finely drawn additional graphic relief to provide an excellent representation of the terrain, with plenty of names of peaks, valleys, etc, national parks or other protected areas, plus colouring/graphics indicating different types of vegetation. An overprint, graded according to the difficulty of the route, highlights hiking trails indicating their waymarking. Also marked are local & long-distance cycle routes, plus a selection of mountain-bike trails, cross-country & alpine ski routes & horse-riding paths. A wide range of symbols indicate locations for other outdoor activities: climbing, paragliding, toboggan runs, sailing or surfing, etc. Also marked are various sport facilities, different types of accommodations including alpine huts, campsites, youth hostels, sites of botanical or cultural interest, etc. For access the maps show local bus stops, car parks/park+ride facilities, roads with entry restrictions, etc. The maps have a 1km UTM grid. Map legend

Includes:: English. Each title also provides a road map of the region around the area covered by it. To see the complete list of titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Central Netherlands
- the area known locally as the Randstad & the Green Heart, including many of the country’s most visited locations:
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Central Norrland at 1:400, 000 in a series of GPS compatible touring road maps of Sweden produced by Norstedts Kartförlaget in cooperation with the country’s national survey organization & highlighting places of interest, campsites, recreational facilities, etc. The series covers southern & central Sweden at 1:250, 000, with the north at 1:400, 000. Spot heights & relief colouring in mountainous areas present the terrain; the maps also distinguish between forested & open areas, & show marshes & glaciers. Detailed road classification

Includes:: what is confusingly described in the map legend as “private” roads; these are unsurfaced roads, open to the general public but simply privately maintained. Selected hiking trails are also marked. Railway lines are shown with stations, car ferry routes & local airports are indicated. The maps also show boundaries of local administrative units, national parks & other protected areas, plus restricted entry military zones. Tourist information

Includes:: places of interest, campsites & youth hostels, golf courses, sport & recreational facilities, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are shown at intervals of 10`. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.





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Central Norway, between Dombas & Mo i Rana including Trondheim & Namsos, on an indexed road map at 1:500, 000 from Nordeca showing locations of petrol & various types of vehicle charging stations, national tourist routes, tourist cabins & campsites, etc. Each title in this series has on the reverse a list of tourist offices, a distance table & other useful information, & together with its index booklet is supplied in a special card wallet with magnetic closing strip. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with plenty of names of mountain ranges, valleys, fjords, etc. Road network highlights the country’s special National Tourist Routes & indicates roads not suitable for caravans. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet included in the presentation wallet. Map legend & the text on the reverse side include English.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the maps show a large number of smaller towns & villages but do not indicate their locations by a dot or a similar marker, so in many cases it is impossible to tell where along a road, or even on which road they are situated. Similarly, locations of petrol & charging stations are not precisely marked, & tourist huts do not indicate from which road they can be best accessed. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.
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The central part of Norway between Tronheim & Mo I Rana at 1:275, 000 in a series indexed, double-sided regional road maps from the Norstedts Kartforlaget presenting the country on five maps at scales varying from 1:275, 000 to 1:440, 000. Topography is indicated by relief shading, with colouring for forested areas & boundaries of Norway’s numerous national parks. Road network highlights National Tourist Routes & indicates roads not suitable for caravans. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines are shown with stations & local airports are marked. The maps also show main shipping routes along the country’s coastline. Symbols show locations of tourist cabins, campsites, tourist information offices, etc. The maps have no geographical coordinates. The index is in a separate booklet attached to the map cover. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Central Nottingham in 1899 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the heart of Nottingham, stretching from Portland Road & General Cemetery eastward to Sneinton Elements & Randolph Street, & from High Pavement northward to Cranmer Street. Features include Victoria station, Market Place, St Mary`s church, St Philip`s church, St Stephen`s church, Sneinton Market, St Matthias church, St Catharine`s church & cemetery, Rosehill Farm, St Ann`s church, lace factories, St Barnabas RC Cathedral, Arboretum, High School, tramways, University College, lace dressing rooms, Theatre Royal, Guildhall, Music Hall, House of Refuge, St Mark`s church, etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Bridlesmith`s Gate, Broadway, Goose Gate, High Pavement, Market Street, Stoney Street, Victoria Street & Weekday Cross. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...