That would be a lovely idea. They would definitely make for good wall displays. You could contact the Historic Towns Trust (linked in article) who make the maps, to see if that would be possible.
There is already a digital version on the Layers of London website (linked in article). I think it was created from a vector file rather than scanning a hard copy.
Thanks for insights into the processes behind these fabulous maps. I Iive in Smithfield, where the Fire stopped, so particularly interested in before and after the fire mapping of that and neighbouring Clerkenwell.
What other methods are used in research like this? How is consistency between every measurement achieved? What other data is there (EG materials of buildings, building heights, building architectural styles...)? With sufficient data, one could build a 3D model which besides being beautiful could have research uses. Even the 2D map could be used to simulate Black Death's spread.
Any thought of making unfolded copies available, perhaps shipped in map tubes? I’d like to frame some of these, but wouldn’t be a fan of fold seams
That would be a lovely idea. They would definitely make for good wall displays. You could contact the Historic Towns Trust (linked in article) who make the maps, to see if that would be possible.
Does the data exist in vector format somewhere to create a digital version of this?
There is already a digital version on the Layers of London website (linked in article). I think it was created from a vector file rather than scanning a hard copy.
I just picked up these maps last month! They're great. Would love to have a Roman London map at the same level of detail.
Thanks Patrick. Museum of London Archaeology produced one of the Roman City about a decade ago. It's probably due an update by now, but still worth getting hold of. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Londinium-New-Guide-Roman-London/dp/1907586059
Thanks Matt! I should have mentioned I picked them up at Stanfords - a treasure of a shop.
It is indeed... and I'm giving a talk there next week! https://www.stanfords.co.uk/event-atlas-of-imagined-cities-by-matt-brown-rhys-b-davies-and-mike-hall-897296577217
Thanks for insights into the processes behind these fabulous maps. I Iive in Smithfield, where the Fire stopped, so particularly interested in before and after the fire mapping of that and neighbouring Clerkenwell.
The sushi bar on Long Lane is pre-fire, isn't it?
Really interesting. Thanks
Those maps are wonderful.
Have these been updated? I bought them a few years ago so am a bit puzzled that you have described them as new
Well those sold out fast!
I love maps! So many stories and interesting revelations into the past. Thanks for sharing!
What other methods are used in research like this? How is consistency between every measurement achieved? What other data is there (EG materials of buildings, building heights, building architectural styles...)? With sufficient data, one could build a 3D model which besides being beautiful could have research uses. Even the 2D map could be used to simulate Black Death's spread.