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PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride - A type of insulating plastic

Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Vinyl - A type of material which falls under the board term of pastic

UK - United Kingdom - An island nation in Europe

England - A country within the United Kingdom.

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

Safety - prevents damage being caused.

Fire - the release of energy through heat and light.

Equipment - A product or good that is tactile.

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.