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Old Map of Chester, Cheshire 1581 by Georg Braun - Castle, Cathedral, Roman City Walls
Old Map of Chester, Cheshire 1581 by Georg Braun - Castle, Cathedral, Roman City Walls
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Published in 1581 by Georg Braun and Frans Hogenberg, this is probably the first (and rarest) printed map of Chester. If Shakespeare visited Chester, this is what it would've looked like. This map was first published in Civitates Orbis Terrarum - the Cities of the World - which was a cartographical masterpiece featuring 546 maps.
Chester was a pretty big town almost 450 years ago. But the only structures you'll likely be able to identify are the Roman city walls, Chester Cathedral, and the Castle. The River Dee still runs around the city, too!
Amazingly, after 450 years, some of the roads still have the same names too - Bridge Street, Pepper Street and Eastgate Street are all here.
This would make a wonderful birthday, work leaving, housewarming, Christmas or Father's Day gift for someone from Chester or who has Cheshire in their heart.
This map looks great at all sizes from 12x18 inches (30x40cm), to 16x20 inches (40x50cm) and 24x36 inches (60x90cm). But it looks even better when printed large. I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 70 inches (180cm) wide. Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes our maps pop out when on a wall. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame, or to frame one of the larger maps. We use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) in our frames - it's less reflective than glass and better for transport.
Chester was a pretty big town almost 450 years ago. But the only structures you'll likely be able to identify are the Roman city walls, Chester Cathedral, and the Castle. The River Dee still runs around the city, too!
Amazingly, after 450 years, some of the roads still have the same names too - Bridge Street, Pepper Street and Eastgate Street are all here.
This would make a wonderful birthday, work leaving, housewarming, Christmas or Father's Day gift for someone from Chester or who has Cheshire in their heart.
This map looks great at all sizes from 12x18 inches (30x40cm), to 16x20 inches (40x50cm) and 24x36 inches (60x90cm). But it looks even better when printed large. I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 70 inches (180cm) wide. Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes our maps pop out when on a wall. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame, or to frame one of the larger maps. We use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) in our frames - it's less reflective than glass and better for transport.
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