Large Magnifying Glass

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

Magnification - A process where an image size is increased through a series of lenses

Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Instrument - A wide range of meanings from musical instrument to a measuring instrument

Large - something that takes up more space than normal.

Children - A young life form within the early stages of physical development,

Kids - A young child.

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.