Old Map of Southern Russia by Visscher, 1690: Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vologda, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don Size:16x20in (40x50cm) Castleford: A town with a

Castleford: A town with a long history of coal mining and glassmaking

County Wexford experienced significant historical events

The map is a classic example of the Azimuthal Equidistant projection

known for its flat landscape

The stunning illustrations across the bottom of the map were by Walter Crane

Old Map of Southern Russia by Visscher, 1690: Moscow, Yaroslavl, Vologda, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don Size:16x20in (40x50cm) Castleford: A town with aStep into the past with the 'Moscoviae, Pars Australis' map, an exquisite piece of cartography by Nicolaes Visscher II, dating back to 1690. This map, whose title translates to 'Southern Part of Muscovy' in English, offers a detailed view of Southern Russia, revealing not just the geography, but also the historical and political landscape of the time. The map prominently features the city of Moscow, the political, economic, and cultural center of