It wouldn’t be Christmas at Stanfords without a festive cartographic reference, and what could be more Christmassy than Christmas Island? Continue reading Merry Christmas Island
Tag: Mappy Monday
Mappy Monday – Map monsters
If you are stuck for a Halloween costume how about dressing up as a sea monster from a medieval map? Continue reading Mappy Monday – Map monsters
Mappy Monday- The Great British Colouring Map
It’s National Map Reading Week, which is basically Christmas for us here at Stanfords. Continue reading Mappy Monday- The Great British Colouring Map
Mappy Monday- Upside Down World Map
Do you turn maps around when following directions? Continue reading Mappy Monday- Upside Down World Map
Mappy Monday- Champagne, France
It’s National Champagne Week. Yes, you get a whole week to enjoy popping corks. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Champagne, France
Mappy Monday – Europe Passport Covers Map
We’ve definitely entered Autumn. Between getting our coats out and gathering conkers, we’ve been reflecting on all the great adventures we have had this summer. Continue reading Mappy Monday – Europe Passport Covers Map
Mappy Monday- European Railways
Which five European countries have no railways?
While you are guessing, we thought we’d show you this double-sided map poster from the graphic design studio Zero Per Zero of the European rail network. Continue reading Mappy Monday- European Railways
Mappy Monday- Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names
What’s in a name? Well lots of Bottoms as far as this map is concerned. There is Bushy Bottom, Great Bottom, Long Bottom, Breaky Bottom, Rough Grey Bottom, Burnt Bottom, Middleton Bottom, Charity Bottom, Puddington Bottom, Snail’s Bottom and Jolly’s Bottom to name just a few Bottoms. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names
Mappy Monday- Notting Hill
It’s the August bank holiday, or as it’s know in West London; Carnival time. If you weren’t aware of this and thought you’d go down to Portobello Road and casually peruse the stalls, you’re in for a shock. Continue reading Mappy Monday- Notting Hill
Mappy Monday – Stanford’s Map of Italy (1859)
Let us take you back 157 years to the Italy of 1859 with this map from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. Continue reading Mappy Monday – Stanford’s Map of Italy (1859)