This old and wonderful map, in its original black and white monochrome shows the ancient county of Northamptonshire 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 create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 70 inches (178cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x18 inch (61x45.5cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
I also have this same map in its handcoloured form. Depending on your room’s aesthetic/decor, you might prefer this version.
Many of the towns, villages and cities in the East Midlands county of Northants are already visible in this old county map. In the top left is a detailed engraving of the city of Northampton, then (and still) the capital of the county. In the bottom right is the city of Peterborough, which used to be part of the county but has since moved into Cambridgeshire.
Some of the towns, villages and places clearly visible in this old map of Northamptonshire include: Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry, Brixworth, Brackley, Desborough, Towcester, Raunds, Higham Ferrers, Rothwell, Oundle, Peterborough, Yaxley, Whittlesey, Glinton, Market Deeping, Wittering, Stamford, Crowland and many, many more. But of course, many of them are spelt in their Early Modern English forms.
Take a look at the detailed images and try to spot your hometown!
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Northampton or who has Northamptonshire in their heart.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.