Large Map Heart Bristol

UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe

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

Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face

Wooden - Something that is made from wood, from trees

Ornament - A decorative item for displaying in the home or garden

Gift - Something that is presented without expecting anything in return

Heart - An organ that pumps blood around the body. Usually related to love.

Large - something that takes up more space than normal.

Road - a manmade lane or a path that is used to speed up travel.

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

Favour - Doing a task for another person our of kindness. Also a small gift at a wedding for the guests.

Vintage - An older product that has become more quirky with time.

Print - A mechanical process of putting text onto paper. It can also relate to a pattern on an item.

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.