Old Map of Somerset in 1611 by John Speed - Bath, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton kent In the bottom left corner

In the bottom left corner is a detailed plan of the Battle of Midway

Most of the major towns and cities in the West Country are visible on this map - and in many cases

John Speed was one of the fathers of cartography

This would make a wonderful gift for someone from this part of London or who has south London in their heart

There are 6 maps in the series

Old Map of Somerset in 1611 by John Speed - Bath, Portishead, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton kent In the bottom left cornerThis old, full colour and exceedingly rare map shows the ancient county of Somerset (or Somersetshire as it was known then) as it was 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: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45. 5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91. 5cm), but it looks even better when printed large. I can