Maps of the Month
One of the privileges of working in The Map House with such a large collection of antique maps is the ability to compare different printings of the same map and […]
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Muggletonian Celestial Charts
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 […]
London Original Print Fair at The Royal Academy of the Arts.
We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the London Original Print Fair in May, held at the Royal Academy of the Arts. An annual affair, the London Original Print Fair […]
Passports: The One Show, with John Simpson
BBC’s The One Show visited The Map House for a spot of filming in our galleries to discuss the history of the passport with foreign correspondent and world affairs editor of […]
Blaeu’s of Brazil
These maps impressively detail the Dutch possessions in Brazil. Whilst these colonies were short lived – only existing from 1630 until 1661 – they are powerful in promoting the colony […]
War Map Exhibition
We are delighted to invite you to join us for an exhibition at The Map House, from 23rd September – 18th November 2016. We will be showcasing a powerful collection of rare propaganda and […]
Map Of The Month
The focus of our Map of the Month this time is “A Description of East India Conteyning th’Empire of the Great Mogoll.”This is the first regional map of India in […]
