Old Map of Norfolk in 1611 by John Speed - Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn collectible map print Whether given as a thoughtful

Whether given as a thoughtful gift or acquired as a collector’s item

and boundaries that echo tales of pioneer spirit and evolving landscapes

or Sligo town beneath its hills

Its sepia-toned aesthetic and precisely preserved markings make it a standout piece

It serves as a fantastic educational tool in academic settings

Old Map of Norfolk in 1611 by John Speed - Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn collectible map print Whether given as a thoughtfulFirst published in John Speed's landmark atlas The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine in 1611 and engraved by the Dutchman Jodocus Hondius, this richly hand coloured map presents the ancient county of Norfolk as it stood in the early seventeenth century. Norwich, already a well established city and shown here with its own detailed inset engraving, sits at the heart of the map as the county town, its streets sufficiently developed by the reign of