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| Keywords: 1741 Homann View and Map of London, England and Environs - Geographicus - London-homann-1741.jpg A fine example of Homann Heirs ™ iconic 1741 map of London and its environs Based heavily upon an earlier map of the region by Thomas Bowles this map covers the London area from Berkshire including Windsor Castle in the west to Shamel in the east extending north north as far as Bedford Specifically focuses on Hertfordshire Middlesex Surrey Essex and Kent Offers extraordinary detail throughout showing roadways villages London Streets estates and in many cases individual homes The lower portion of the sheet is dominated by a dramatic bird's-eye view of London and Westminster from Southwark across the Thames View reveals a densely populated showing numerous boats barges and sailing vessels 1741 dated Size in 22 5 20 object history credit line accession number London-homann-1741 Geographicus-source PD-old-100 Johann Baptist Homann 1741 maps Old maps of counties in England Maps by Homannsche Erben Old maps of London Views of London Maps in Latin | ||||
