Old Pictorial Map of London by Henry Banks, 1851: "A Balloon View" of Buckingham Palace, St Paul's, Parliament, Hyde Park, etc. Finish:Framed canvas map Finistère: Douarnenez

Finistère: Douarnenez

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Old Pictorial Map of London by Henry Banks, 1851: "A Balloon View" of Buckingham Palace, St Paul's, Parliament, Hyde Park, etc. Finish:Framed canvas map Finistère: DouarnenezThis 1851 map, titled "A Balloon View of London (As Seen From Hampstead)", offers a unique perspective of the city, as if viewed from a hot air balloon floating above Hampstead Heath. This remarkable vantage point provides an unparalleled view of London's urban landscape during a period of rapid growth and transformation. The map extends from Hyde Park in the west to Rotherhithe and Limehouse in the east, capturing the vast expanse of the city. It