Title: London, Westminster & Southwark as in the Olden Times by William Newton 1855 map Description: London, Westminster and Southwark as in the Olden Times shewing the City and its Suburbs with the Churches, Monasteries and all the important Buildings as they stood in the Reign of Henry VIII before the Reformation. Accompanied by an Historical and Topographical Memoir compiled from Ancient Documents, Records & other authentic sources. By William Newton, Author of the Display of Heraldry, &c.'. A large and decorative 19th-century reconstruction of pre-Reformation London, prized for its impressive scale and ornate Tudor Revival border. The map depicts the City and its suburbs as they stood in the reign of Henry VIII, showing churches, monasteries, and principal buildings before the Dissolution. A total of 436 buildings are numbered on the plan and identified in the accompanying index. Issued by the architect-antiquary William Newton to accompany his Historical and Topographical Memoir, it is finely executed: copperplate engraving by Thomas Sherratt, with the elaborate ornamental surround designed and printed by J. R. Jobbins. . The ornament designed and the map printed by J. R. Jobbins. The map engraved on copper by Thomas Sherratt. Published by William Newton. Published October 1855. Large decorative antique copper engraved city plan, dissected and laid onto linen. Size 122 x 146 cm | 48.0 x 57.5 inches. Condition: Fair: Very light spotting in some areas. Light toning. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. If the print has been scanned in black and white, any foxing or spotting highlighted in this statement may appear brown on the actual print. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: 1855, London, London in the Olden Times, Map, Newton J & W, Southwark, The City, Town & city plans, Westminster
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