A set of six of celestial charts demonstrating the Muggletonian sect’s geocentric astronomical theory, which adamantly refuted the Newtonian standpoint. The Muggletonians were an odd religious sect founded in the aftermath […]
This exquisite piece, engraved by Adriaen Collaert and designed by Johannes Stradanus, was published in Florence c.1600. A tribute to Christopher Columbus, it praises his accomplishments and illustrates the 1492 endeavour to the New […]
Britain and France had been at war for twelve years when James Gillray created what is now considered to be his most notable caricature – The Plumb-Pudding in Danger; – […]
On the 6th and 7th June, The Map House exhibited at the London International Map Fair. Held in the prestigious surroundings of the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington, it is the largest […]
In 1726, the strange tale of Mary Tofts, the so-called “Rabbit Breeder of Godalming”, both fascinated and appalled all levels of Georgian Society. There was undoubtedly an air of both […]
A late night opening of The Map House as part of The Beauchamp Place Collective. ‘Cocktails & Cartography’ will showcase some of the finest pieces in our collection, with private tours led by […]
Late 19th Century Tellurium, six legged cast iron stand and arm, brass reflector and candle holder, printed horizon ring,17in high by 23in long, Solar and lunar eclipses, and the succession […]
