The Stanford’s Smaller Railway Map of the United States is from a fascinating series of reproductions from our Edward Stanford Cartographic Collection archive. This map was originally published in 1876, the year the United States celebrated its centennial. Continue reading Stanford’s Folio Smaller Railway Map of the United States (1876)
5 ways to travel like an insider by Rachel Felder
Rachel Felder, the author of Insider London, shares some advice about how you can get the most from your trip by thinking like an insider. Continue reading 5 ways to travel like an insider by Rachel Felder
Allez! Allez! Allez!
The pièce de résistance of the cycling calendar begins on 1st July with the Grand Départ of the 104th Tour de France. Over the three weeks, the cyclists will cover 3,521 kilometres before crossing the Champs-Elysées finish line on Sunday 23rd July. Of the 21 stages five are mountain stages and they will only have two rest days. If you are already panicking about how you will fill those two TDF-free days, here are some books, maps and accessories to keep you busy thinking about bikes. Continue reading Allez! Allez! Allez!
Get out and explore London’s Rivers
It’s London Rivers Week this week and the whole city is encouraged to get out and explore rivers. Whether its the mighty Thames or the humble hidden Walbrook that inspires you, we’ve got all you need to make the most of the rivers London has to offer. Continue reading Get out and explore London’s Rivers
The Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize Shortlist Announced
Stanfords welcomed authors and guests on Tuesday night as we played host to the Wainwright Prize shortlist party. In its fourth year, the Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize celebrates the best books about nature, the outdoors and UK travel.
Here are the seven shortlisted books: Continue reading The Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize Shortlist Announced
Mappy Monday: Harry Potter’s London
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s came out?
If you’ve read the books and seen the films, you might want to go on a tour of London looking for the Central London locations featured in the films. Continue reading Mappy Monday: Harry Potter’s London
5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
We’ve been described as a ‘Dad Mecca’ here at Stanfords; a ‘Dadtopia’ if you will. Some days, walking through the store, all we see is a sea of Dads with their heads in maps and their glasses balanced on the ends of their noses, intent on mapping out their adventures entirely alone, lest they be forced to stop and ask for directions. Continue reading 5 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
Adventures in paradise with Benedict Allen
With his usual good humour and enthusiasm, Benedict Allen is on the road this summer for the Society’s Regional Theatres Programme. Continue reading Adventures in paradise with Benedict Allen
Know your boundaries
As cartographers, we’ve been providing Parliamentary Constituency maps for decades. Political parties request custom maps so that they can see their wards and constituencies for different regions. Continue reading Know your boundaries
Tips for street art hunters by Ed Bartlett
The beauty of street art is how it can come into your day completely unexpectedly – you may be walking to work, running, or sat on a bus, alone or with friends, happy or sad, listening to music or in silence. But what if you want to actively seek it out? Here are a few tips for the avid street art hunter by the author of Lonely Planet Street Art, Ed Bartlett. Continue reading Tips for street art hunters by Ed Bartlett