{"product_id":"9781849949392","title":"Modern London Maps: Fascinating and beautiful maps from the London Metropolitan Archives","description":"Author: Vincent Westbrook\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781849949392\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Batsford\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 May 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 176 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing over 100 maps of London from the twentieth century, this fascinating miscellany provides an enthralling exploration of the history of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best ways to gain an insight into a city's multilayered past is by deciphering its maps, and this curated collection of over 100 historical maps of London will help you do just that. Many of these hugely interesting and significant maps are also beautiful works of art in themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the maps in this collection have been drawn from the historical treasure house that is the London Metropolitan Archives, which has been housing London's records since 1889. The maps are presented in thematic chapters, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Connections: Maps of the railways, tube system and roads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLondon Melting Pot: A city of extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Go Outside: London's green spaces and the River Thames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicture This: Pictorial, decorative and artistic maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for map enthusiasts, history buffs and art lovers, this is a visually stunning book that you will spend hours poring over.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46548113326238,"sku":"HPC-9781849949392","price":59.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781849949392.jpg?v=1771807971","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781849949392","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}