Old Map of Anglesey Wales, 1611 by John Speed – Holyhead, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Bangor
This old, full colour and exceedingly rare map shows the ancient county of Anglesey, Wales in 1611. It was created by John Speed and engraved by Jodocus Hondius, and originally published in Speed’s “The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine”.
This map looks great at all sizes: 12×16 inches (31x41cm), 18×24 inches (45.5x61cm) and 24×36 inches (61×91.5cm), but it looks even better when printed large..
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 52×70 inches (132x178cm). Please get in touch if you’re looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24×18 inch (61×45.5cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
I also have this same map, but in its original monochrome form. Depending on your room’s aesthetic/decor, you might prefer this version.
Many of the towns, villages and cities in Anglesey are already visible in this map, though Llangefni hasn’t yet emerged in the middle of the island.
In the top right is a detailed engraving of Beaumaris, then the county town of Anglesey.
Take a look at the detailed images and try to spot your hometown! Feel free to message me if you want to confirm if a certain Anglesey town or village is on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone Anglesey or who has north Wales in their heart.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you’d like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
