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stunning vintage style maps for your home or workplace
get Xmas mapped out with big multi-buy discounts & 10% off single or lowest price item
fine art giclée printing
print only or framed
on paper or canvas
amazing detail
incredible design
up-to-date cartography
wonderful gifts
all prints are limited edition (250) first edition prints
EXAMPLE PRINTED ON CANVAS
Examples of my work
Here is a quick look at some of my maps - counties, national parks, AONB's and London Boroughs. To see the complete portfolio hover over the 'maps' tab above and select from the drop down menu....
the county series
i launched this website with a map of the Cotswolds along with county maps of Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire in November 2019.
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since then I have been steadily increasing the number of county maps, covering much of the south coast from Cornwall to Kent and gradually completing maps further north including Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Surrey and Somerset
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I have also completed maps of Derbyshire, the Peak District, North and West Yorkshire and the North York Moors
there are also a series of smaller district maps available from different counties
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these vintage style maps are digitally rendered designs, inspired by historical & antique map prints from the 19th and early 20th centuries
my maps are designed as wall art, decorative maps to inform and inspire, aimed at bringing cartography and art together
all present day civil parish, district and county borders, place names, rivers, major walking routes, complete road & rail networks are displayed. the shaded relief of the hills meandering across the english landscape; coloured interior shading for the counties or districts together with the vignetted shading of the peripheral border and choice of font throughout are all inspired by examples of european antique cartographic styles
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all the maps come with a researched "sites of significant historical & cultural interest" plotted on the map with corresponding reference section (sites researched and sourced from The National Trust, Historic England, English Heritage and Britain Express)
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map sizes
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most county maps are available in two sizes
B1 - 70 cm x 100 cm (framed - 76.5 cm x 106.5 cm).
original design size.
A1 - 59.4 cm x 84.1 cm (framed - 65.9 cm x 90.6 cm).
B2 - 50 cm x 70 cm (framed - 56.5 cm x 76.5 cm)
LIMITED BUT GROWING NUMBER AVAILABLE IN B2
as size reduced the content becomes slightly more congested, in particular text labels, which have a minimum size. everything has been readjusted and the occasional text removed
some maps are 90 x 90 cm and 80 x 80 cm due to their shape and size such as Cornwall and Devon
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district maps are typically A2 in size (42 cm x 59.4 cm)
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CUSTOM MADE LARGER PIECE TO FILL A WALL SPACE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH, I"M SURE I CAN DO IT
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"maps you get lost in examining close up, while they also pack a punch from across the room"
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"looks amazing anywhere in the house"
10% off your purchase or lowest price in the basket until end of November - enter coupon code 'November10' at checkout
the london series
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i have developed a different style of map focusing on the boroughs of london. to launch the london series the boroughs of hammersmith & fulham, wandsworth and the city of westminster are available. Recently added are southwark, lambeth, greenwich and lewisham. kensington & chelsea, camden, islington and hackney are almost complete
the aim is to complete all 32 london boroughs and develop a large scale map of greater london. please stay in contact if you want to know more about this
the distinct design of the london series does share some common ideas from the county series but has evolved to suit the size of the area in question and the density of detail associated with an urban area
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print only or framed print
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where possible the maps are designed to fit standard sizes B1 and A1 for example. There will be off-the- shelf frame options available if you look online. Try not to go too cheap or you are wasting your money.
i offer 4 frame varieties here. Each is made to order. The print is dry mounted to ensure everything is perfect and your map will arrive ready to hang. As many of the maps are large, our frames have depth as well as width, giving them great integrity and strength. I have purchased so may frames from various suppliers in recent years and 'flimsy' is a word far to often used to describe what is produced.
for framed map orders there is also a choice between printing on paper or canvas. The main difference comes down to canvas products not having glazing in front of the artwork. No glare. You can see the artwork clearly from every angle around the room.
product options
county series
Typical sizes:
70x100 cm (B1), 59.4x84.1 cm (A1), 50x70cm (B2)
some products such as Devon and Cornwall are different print sizes please check on product page. Selected products have a smaller size 70x50cm (B2). This is only done when congestion of artwork is not too severe.
archival paper print -
£90/£75/£60
canvas print
£90/£75/£60
framed & glazed print - £350/£295/£235
framed canvas print - £350/£295/£235
'london' series & district maps all A2 size prints
archival paper print - £40
canvas print - £40
oak framed glazed print - £160
oak framed canvas print - £160
Free UK Delivery on all orders
a combination of high quality printing, paper & framing ensures the highest standards with a map that will last a lifetime
printing
fine art (giclee) printing using the latest 9-ink inkjet printing technology from HP
paper
a 270 gsm weight, off-white ivory, matte fine art archival paper is used
dry mounting (for framed prints)
the print is bonded to a board using an adhesive heat activated tissue, giving a smooth finish. this is standard on all framed prints as it's deemed essential to prevent potential undulations in the paper behind the glass or perspex.
canvas
matte white 100% textured polyester canvas. a matte laminate is added to protect the artwork. Print only or framed print options available. When framed the canvas is stretched around a separate box frame before mounting in the display frame
frames
all frames are made to order. i offer 4 frame choices of 2 frame types each with 2 frame widths. a natural wood, light walnut and a matte black. The frames chosen also have good frame depth. This offers great strength and integrity of the build quality of each frame and displays proudly on the wall
frame options - all 4 the same price
thin matte black
thick matte black
thin light walnut
thick light walnut
canvas​
there are two print options available. a fine art paper and the alternative is a cotton / polyester canvas
here are some close ups showing the materials
texture and print quality
lead times
print only orders to UK address: 2-4 working days
framed prints and framed canvas prints are free shipping typically 10-14 days to delivery - (all framed prints are made to order)
prints to international addresses 4-6 days
framed prints internationally, please email in for a quote. price determined by size, weight and destination (between £50 and £200)
Custom Large Sizes
If you have a large area of wall space and would like a larger map to fill it we can create the perfect statement piece with any map up to 110 cm x 170 cm.
contact me to discuss your requirements
