Custom Map of London by Edward Stanford, 1862 – Design & Make Your Own Old Map
Behold! You can finally make your own custom map of London by Edward Stanford.
You can choose between three versions of the Stanford map of London: The oldest monochrome map from 1862; a monochrome version with blue Thames from 1862; or a fully handcoloured one from 1891. The zoomable map will not change when you select a coloured map, but we will save your preference and make sure you get your preferred map style.
Simply drag and zoom the map, and when you’re happy with it add the map to your basket. You can use the magnifying glass to search for a specific street, postcode or landmark.
I will then create the exact same map and send it to you. The finished map will look just like a real Stanford map of London with the frame, title and legend in place. See the ‘example images’ – this is exactly what your map will look like.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
Please make sure you select whether you want the map to be landscape (wider), portrait (taller) or square (square).
I will send you a draft image of your map before I print it. You can also leave a note on your shopping basket if you want to make doubly sure that I’ve got the right area on the map.
If you want your map further personalised with a message inscribed on the map, please select the ‘personalisation’ option. If you want a different kind of personalisation (like marking your house with a certain colour) please get in touch.
These custom-made maps are perfect as housewarming gifts, or for your own office or living room wall if you live in London.
You can order the map itself, or you can order a framed version. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that really makes my maps pop out when on the wall. Please get in touch if you’d like a different frame. I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) – it’s less reflective than glass and better for transport.
For a limited time these custom maps are the same price as my other maps – once I’ve done a few, the price will go up.
About the map
Edward Stanford’s Library Map of London is widely considered to be the greatest map of London ever made. Compiled in the 1850s and 60s, it shows the heart of the British Empire at the peak of Victorian Britain.
An almost perfect version of this map has been sourced and lovingly restored by the Unique Maps Co. This is the best version of this map that you can buy anywhere.
Originally printed in 24 sheets, this is the most detailed old London map you can find. Almost every single dwelling in London is drawn on this map – and considering there were around 3 million people living in London in the 1860s, that’s a lot of dwellings.
By the 1860s, almost all of London’s famous landmarks already exist. The parks, the palaces, the museums, St Paul’s, the royal parks – they’re all here. Perhaps the main one that hasn’t been built yet is the Royal Albert Hall which would be opened about 10 years later.
If you are looking for super large versions of this map (I can print and frame it up to 10 meters/33ft wide), please see this product instead. I can also make some lovely wallpaper with this map.
My large maps are perfect for hotels, pubs, bars and offices – but if you have a large space at home, then they would look amazing there as well!
Please get in touch with me before you order so that we can discuss what you’re looking for and make sure that the map you buy will look perfect.
