SURREY Old Map by John Speed 1676 Woking Guildford Richmond Croydon

This classic piece was produced by John Speed the best known mapmaker of the Stuart period. It is a wonderful example of a decorative county map that was produced over 400 years since. This is an antique reproduction of the original hand coloured map and therefore each original map is in itself unique.

Featured in beautifully illustrated vignettes are the Palace of Richmond and Nonsuch Palace.

Richmond palace was commissioned by Henry VII and was completed in 1501. It was a favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth who incidentally died there in 1603.

Nonsuch Palace was commissioned by Henry VIII. Situated on the boundaries of Epsom and Ewell it stood from 1538 til 1683. It became the property of Barbara, a mistress of Charles II, in 1670. She had the palace demolished in 1682-3 and realised the profits to pay off a gambling debt!

Place name spellings are in Olde Worlde Englyshe and it is interesting note these differences!

A classic work that creates a centrepiece for any home and would look stunning framed. This print is produced on premium heavyweight 230 gsm paper and uses the finest quality inks that will not fade or smudge.

This map has been digitally cleaned to remove most of the marks and signs of ageing though it is faded in a few small places but is a strong print overall as represented by the images.

Features:
• A detailed geography of the hills, rivers and forests within Surrey in the early 17th century
• Wonderful illustrations of Richmond Palace and Nonsuch Palace
• Seven Coats of Arms heraldically denoting former Earles of Surrey
• A crisp and clear digitally cleaned print of this classic work on 180 gsm premium paper using highest quality ink