Vintage Flight

Flight - The process of of an object moving through the air

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

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

delivery - The method by which something is delivered from one location to another

Wood - A hard material found in trees. Used for tool making, fuel and construction.

Office - A room where people work

Home - A place of permanent residence for families.

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

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.