Surrey, an original antique map by G. Cole / J. Roper, published in London c. 1804-1810. Copperplate, original colour. Map size 23 x 17.5 cm, overall mounted size 38 x 33 cm.A detailed nineteenth-century map of Surrey published in The British Atlas; Comprising A Complete Set Of County Maps, Of England & Wales; & Plans Of Cities & Principal Towns in 1810. The map was drawn by G. Cole & engraved by John Roper for publication first in The Beauties Of England & Wales, issued in parts, from c.1804. Such was the success of the publication that the maps were re-used in other publications, as here. The maps show accurate geographical detail, including the turnpike, mail coach & principal roads, sites of Roman & other historical remains, as well as the seats of the nobility & the gentry, & market towns with their distances from London. The maps also show the division of the counties into hundreds or wapontakes. They are representative of the functional nineteenth-century approach to cartography, yet are not unattractive. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...

Surrey`s landscape, shaped by the Devil`s mischief & the whims of dancing Pharisees, is home to a wealth of tales. For Surrey is a place where dragons have stalked, dripping poisoned saliva from their yellow teeth; a place where horses have sprouted wings in order to rescue bewitched villagers; a place where pumas with the gift of speech have prowled the countryside. From the legends of Stephen Langton to the marvels of Captain Salvin & his flying pig, Janet Dowling has vividly retold these myths & stories of Surrey, & brought to life the county`s heroes, villains & saints. ...

The South Downs
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The Pathfinder (R) Guide to Surrey Walks contains 28 fantastic circular walks across the county, much of which lies only a few miles away from the heart of London but which contains some of the country`s most beaufiul landscapes, including the oldest untouched area of natural woodland in the UK & the rolling contours of the North Downs. Each walk in Pathfinder (R) Guide to Surrey Walks is accompanied by clear, large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints to help you navigate your hike with ease. Exploring one of the most popular Home Counties, Pathfinder (R) Guide to Surrey Walks guides the walker to some of the best walking destinations in the county, from Box Hill & Wisley to the Devil`s Punch Bowl & the River Wey. Away from the city, Pathfinder (R) Guide to Surrey Walks presents a host of beautiful countryside walks that offer remarkable hikes with unspoilt landscapes accessible to walkers of all abilities. Pathfinder (R) Guide to Surrey Walks takes you through the North Downs & heathlands of western Surrey to locations made popular in Jane Austen`s Emma & War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells. Inside you`ll also find a wealth of helpful information accompanying each walk, including good pubs along the way, where to park before you start your walk & places of interest en route. Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain`s best loved walking guides. They are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain. Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions, tried & tested by seasoned walkers & accompanied by beautiful photography & clear Ordnance Survey mapping. The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes, so there is something for everyone. ...

Surrey Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

Surrey Street Atlas in a spiral-bound edition at a scale of 3.3 inches to 1 mile (1:19, 000) in a series of street atlases of English counties from the Geographers' A-Z Map Company. The atlas covers the whole county, extending to Aldershot, Bracknell, Crawley, East Grinstead, Farnborough, Horsham, London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Richmond & Windsor. In addition there are large scale town centre maps of Croydon, Dorking, Epsom, Guildford & Kingston-upon-Thames. The atlas has a comprehensive index including separate entries for places of interest such as cultural & sport or recreational facilities, historical sites, nature reserves & gardens. Also provided are lists of hospitals & hospices in the area covered by the atlas. Included in this title is a postcode map of the area & an overview road map for route planning. Current edition was published in 2011. ...

Surrey in the Pathfinder Guides series, produced in association with Ordnance Survey & published by Crimson; comprising a range of walking guides to popular British destinations. Each Pathfinder guide

Includes:: 28 varied walks ranging from easy strolls to exhilarating hikes & is accompanied by 1:25, 000 Ordnance Survey mapping with marked, colour-coded routes. Introductory sections profile the county or region covered, with recommendations on the best time to visit & a brief explanation of GPS. An

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Surrey, East Sussex & West Sussex at 2.5 miles to 1” (1:158, 400) on a clear, indexed road map from A-Z highlighting numerous places of interest & prominently showing areas with particularly picturesque landscape. Coverage extends from central London eastwards to Ashford in Kent, & westwards to Basingstoke & Portsmouth. Colouring prominently indicates Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the North Downs & the High Weald & shows the South Downs National Park. Road network shows motorways with junction numbers & services, & indicates locations of petrol stations on other roads. Also marked are locations of speed cameras, tolls, & gradients on steep roads. Driving distances are shown on ‘A’ roads & motorways. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest including National Trust properties & other historic buildings or sites, recreational facilities, tourist information offices, campsites & caravan sites, etc. The map has the lines of the British National Grid &

Includes:: two separate indexes, both placed next to the map: towns & other locations, plus places of interest.

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Surrey, East Sussex & West Sussex wall map at 2.5 miles to 1” (1:158, 400) on an indexed road map in a regional series from A-Z with clear presentation of the road network, some topographic information, places of interest, etc. The publisher’s cartography, also used in their 5 miles to 1” series, is enlarged here to make local roads more prominent & provides all the standard motoring information: services, primary route destinations, toll barriers, gradients, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations. Topography is shown by altitude tints, if in rather broad bands, with additional spot heights (all in feet), plus colouring for woodlands. A range of symbols highlight various places of interest. The map shows the British national grid lines for GPS users. Current edition of this title was published in 2009.* This title is also available as a folded map. ...

Surrey in the AA 50 Walks series; comprising an extensive range of walking guides helping you to explore the best walking routes in Great Britain. Each guide covers a total of 50 walks, many of which are circular, between 2-10 miles & also that are suitable for a range of different walking standards. Every walk in the guides has an information box showing clear details of distance, minimum time, level of difficulty, any ascents, the nature of the terrain & landscape, suggested Ordnance Survey map, grid references for starting & finishing points, dog friendliness, parking & any public toilets en route. There are also suggestions of what to look out for & recommended places to eat & drink. Detailed walk descriptions are accompanied by clear mapping of the route ahead, in addition to colour photographs illustrating the highlights of selected routes. ...