Stanfords British Isles with Historic Counties

The British Isles with their old historic counties on a reproduction of a beautiful map published by the Stanford’s Geographic Establishment in late 19th century (large size - 71.5 x 92cm / 28" x 36" approx). Bright colours highlight the boundaries of the old counties as they were before the nonsensical / much needed (delete as you feel appropriate) changes in 1974. The pale background makes all the place names easy to read. In common with other maps published by Stanfords at that time, an unusually large number of small rivers are named, even the lovely Cuckmere is there.

Ironically perhaps, the map provides an interesting contrast between the significant administrative changes within Great Britain and the retention of the county borders within Ireland, with just the change of the names from King’s and Queen’s to Offaly and Laois respectively – it’s an international border that has been added there.

PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available in a smaller size or cloth-backed in a folded format from the Old Folding Maps. To see the full list of other titles in this fascinating Stanfords series please click on the series link.