Historical Maps

Find an array of modern and antique maps that provide a visual demonstration of historical periods and events.

Selected sites from UK Directory

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  1. 19th Century London - Social

    Impressive selection of maps which are a valuable source. They depict infant mortality, cholera deaths, and the distribution of servants.
    www.geog.qmw.ac.uk

    Impressive selection of maps which are a valuable source. They depict infant mortality, cholera deaths, and the distribution of servants.

  2. Association of British Counties - The Counties of Great Britain

    Map shows the 86 traditional counties of Great Britain as used by historians and genealogists. Users are allowed to copy the map if the origin is acknowledged.
    www.abcounties.co.uk

    Map shows the 86 traditional counties of Great Britain as used by historians and genealogists. Users are allowed to copy the map if the origin is acknowledged.

  3. Baldwins Maps of Great Britain

    A cornucopia of maps of the British Isles. The images are too small to peruse but copies can be ordered on line.
    www.baldwinsmaps.com

    A cornucopia of maps of the British Isles. The images are too small to peruse but copies can be ordered on line.

  4. Birmingham in the Nineteenth Century

    Atlas of Victorian central Birmingham provided by Aston University. Click on the main map to receive photographs and details about an area.
    www.cs.aston.ac.uk

    Atlas of Victorian central Birmingham provided by Aston University. Click on the main map to receive photographs and details about an area.

  5. Border Art

    Trace clan histories and ancestors using these antique-style genealogy maps, photos, artwork and drawings from England, Ireland and Scotland.
    www.borderart.co.uk

    Trace clan histories and ancestors using these antique-style genealogy maps, photos, artwork and drawings from England, Ireland and Scotland.

  6. Britain Express - Roman Britain Map

    See a drawing of England and Wales which shows the major towns, regions and capitals of Roman-occupied Britain.
    www.britainexpress.com

    See a drawing of England and Wales which shows the major towns, regions and capitals of Roman-occupied Britain.

  7. British Library, The - History of Cartography

    Old and historical map directory provides information about lectures, map collecting, and societies. Also offers a selection of related links.
    ihr.sas.ac.uk

    Old and historical map directory provides information about lectures, map collecting, and societies. Also offers a selection of related links.

  8. Centre for Buckinghamshire Studies - A Guide to Maps

    Council provides advice on the historic maps available from their archives and offers photocopies and fascimiles.
    www.buckscc.gov.uk

    Council provides advice on the historic maps available from their archives and offers photocopies and fascimiles.

  9. Changing Geography of Health

    Sequence of maps depicting the changing geography of health and mortality in Britain in the 19th century.
    www.geog.qmw.ac.uk

    Sequence of maps depicting the changing geography of health and mortality in Britain in the 19th century.

  10. Charles Booth Online Map

    Detailed maps show London streets and delineate London by social class c. 1799.
    booth.lse.ac.uk

    Detailed maps show London streets and delineate London by social class c. 1799.

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