Rare Old Map of Kent by Samuel Lewis, 1844: Maidstone, Gillingham, Ashford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, and Margate
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Discover the historical grandeur of Kent through Samuel Lewis' meticulously crafted 1844 map, a treasure to behold for both history enthusiasts and cartography connoisseurs. This antiquated depiction of one of England's oldest and most influential counties captures the essence of the past, showcasing settlements that predate 1840, including many of today's bustling cities. As such, it paints a fascinating picture of an era when some of today's most prominent towns and cities were just forming or, excitingly, were known by different names.
One of the most significant features of this map is its ability to transport you back in time to a Kent that is as familiar as it is foreign. Each detail has been preserved, from the delicate penmanship denoting town names, to the artful sketching of the county's boundaries and natural features. This 1844 map encapsulates a period of critical transition and development within Kent and serves as a tangible connection to the past, reminding us of the enduring foundation upon which the present is built.
Featured Settlements:
- Maidstone (Founded around AD 975): Today's county town of Kent, Maidstone boasts of rich history reflected in its stunning architecture, including the Maidstone Museum and the Leeds Castle.
- Gillingham (Founded in the 13th Century): The Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham documents the town's military engineering history.
- Ashford (Founded around AD 500): Famous for the Ashford Designer Outlet, the town also holds an important position in Kent's railway history.
- Royal Tunbridge Wells (Founded in the 17th Century): Known for the Chalybeate Spring, it became a popular spa town in the Georgian Era.
- Margate (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for its sandy beaches, Margate was one of the early English seaside resorts.
- Dover (Founded around 1st Century BC): Known for the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle, one of the largest castles in England.
- Canterbury (Founded in the 1st Century AD): Canterbury, with its cathedral, is one of the most famous Christian pilgrimage sites in the world.
- Folkestone (Founded in the 7th Century): Known for the Lower Leas Coastal Park and Folkestone Harbour Arm.
- Sittingbourne (Founded in the Middle Ages): An industrial town famous for brick-making and paper production.
- Gravesend (Founded in the 10th Century): Known for the Pocahontas statue at St. George's Church, where she was buried in 1617.
- Herne Bay (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for its Victorian architecture and beautiful bay.
- Faversham (Founded in the 1st Century AD): Known for the country's oldest brewery, Shepherd Neame.
- Whitstable (Founded before the 10th Century): Famous for its oysters, celebrated in the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival.
- Tonbridge (Founded in the 11th Century): Tonbridge Castle is a notable landmark in this town.
- Sevenoaks (Founded in the 13th Century): Named after seven oak trees in Knole Park, it's home to the National Trust property Knole House.
- Dartford (Founded in the Roman era): Known for its association with the paper-making industry and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
- Deal (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for its Georgian architecture and Deal Castle, built by Henry VIII.
- Ramsgate (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for its marina, beaches, and the only 'Royal' Harbour in the United Kingdom.
- Rochester (Founded in AD 604): Known for the Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle.
- Broadstairs (Founded in the 11th Century): Known for its sandy beaches and the annual Dickens Festival.
- Hythe (Founded in the 8th Century): Known for the Medieval and Georgian buildings in the town centre.
- Sandwich (Founded in the 7th Century): Known for its well-preserved medieval buildings.
- Tenterden (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for the Chapel Down Winery and the Kent and East Sussex Railway.
- Paddock Wood (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for the Hop Farm Country Park.
- Cranbrook (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for the Union Windmill, the tallest surviving "smock mill" in the British Isles.
- New Romney (Founded in the 8th Century): Once a sea port, now located more than a mile from the sea.
- Edenbridge (Founded in the Roman era): Known for the Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
- Snodland (Founded in the Roman era): Known for its paper production history.
- Strood (Founded in the Roman era): Known for the Temple Manor, a 13th-century Knights Templar building.
- Swanley (Founded in the 19th Century): Known for the Swanley Park, a popular local attraction.
Notable Natural Phenomena & Attractions:
- The White Cliffs of Dover: An iconic natural feature that has stood as a symbol of Britain for centuries.
- River Medway: Kent's principal river, which has been a key trading route and offers beautiful walks.
- The North Downs: An area of outstanding natural beauty with a variety of walking routes.
- The Weald of Kent: A historical region filled with ancient woods and scenic landscapes.
- The Romney Marsh: Known for its unique natural beauty, it is one of the last wildernesses in southern England.
Historical Events (1800-1850):
- The Battle of Bossenden Wood (1838): A small-scale skirmish in Kent during a period of political unrest, it's the last battle on English soil.
- The Swing Riots (1830): Agricultural labourers across southern England, including Kent, protested against their worsening conditions.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at all sizes: 8x10in (20.5x25.5cm), 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x40in (76x101.5cm) and 37x50in (94x127cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 50in (127cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45.5x61cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my main collection of UK and Ireland maps.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
- The model holds the 18x24in (45x60cm) map
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Discover the historical grandeur of Kent through Samuel Lewis' meticulously crafted 1844 map, a treasure to behold for both history enthusiasts and cartography connoisseurs. This antiquated depiction of one of England's oldest and most influential counties captures the essence of the past, showcasing settlements that predate 1840, including many of today's bustling cities. As such, it paints a fascinating picture of an era when some of today's most prominent towns and cities were just forming or, excitingly, were known by different names.
One of the most significant features of this map is its ability to transport you back in time to a Kent that is as familiar as it is foreign. Each detail has been preserved, from the delicate penmanship denoting town names, to the artful sketching of the county's boundaries and natural features. This 1844 map encapsulates a period of critical transition and development within Kent and serves as a tangible connection to the past, reminding us of the enduring foundation upon which the present is built.
Featured Settlements:
- Maidstone (Founded around AD 975): Today's county town of Kent, Maidstone boasts of rich history reflected in its stunning architecture, including the Maidstone Museum and the Leeds Castle.
- Gillingham (Founded in the 13th Century): The Royal Engineers Museum in Gillingham documents the town's military engineering history.
- Ashford (Founded around AD 500): Famous for the Ashford Designer Outlet, the town also holds an important position in Kent's railway history.
- Royal Tunbridge Wells (Founded in the 17th Century): Known for the Chalybeate Spring, it became a popular spa town in the Georgian Era.
- Margate (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for its sandy beaches, Margate was one of the early English seaside resorts.
- Dover (Founded around 1st Century BC): Known for the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle, one of the largest castles in England.
- Canterbury (Founded in the 1st Century AD): Canterbury, with its cathedral, is one of the most famous Christian pilgrimage sites in the world.
- Folkestone (Founded in the 7th Century): Known for the Lower Leas Coastal Park and Folkestone Harbour Arm.
- Sittingbourne (Founded in the Middle Ages): An industrial town famous for brick-making and paper production.
- Gravesend (Founded in the 10th Century): Known for the Pocahontas statue at St. George's Church, where she was buried in 1617.
- Herne Bay (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for its Victorian architecture and beautiful bay.
- Faversham (Founded in the 1st Century AD): Known for the country's oldest brewery, Shepherd Neame.
- Whitstable (Founded before the 10th Century): Famous for its oysters, celebrated in the annual Whitstable Oyster Festival.
- Tonbridge (Founded in the 11th Century): Tonbridge Castle is a notable landmark in this town.
- Sevenoaks (Founded in the 13th Century): Named after seven oak trees in Knole Park, it's home to the National Trust property Knole House.
- Dartford (Founded in the Roman era): Known for its association with the paper-making industry and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.
- Deal (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for its Georgian architecture and Deal Castle, built by Henry VIII.
- Ramsgate (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for its marina, beaches, and the only 'Royal' Harbour in the United Kingdom.
- Rochester (Founded in AD 604): Known for the Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle.
- Broadstairs (Founded in the 11th Century): Known for its sandy beaches and the annual Dickens Festival.
- Hythe (Founded in the 8th Century): Known for the Medieval and Georgian buildings in the town centre.
- Sandwich (Founded in the 7th Century): Known for its well-preserved medieval buildings.
- Tenterden (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for the Chapel Down Winery and the Kent and East Sussex Railway.
- Paddock Wood (Founded in the early 19th Century): Known for the Hop Farm Country Park.
- Cranbrook (Founded in the 13th Century): Known for the Union Windmill, the tallest surviving "smock mill" in the British Isles.
- New Romney (Founded in the 8th Century): Once a sea port, now located more than a mile from the sea.
- Edenbridge (Founded in the Roman era): Known for the Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn.
- Snodland (Founded in the Roman era): Known for its paper production history.
- Strood (Founded in the Roman era): Known for the Temple Manor, a 13th-century Knights Templar building.
- Swanley (Founded in the 19th Century): Known for the Swanley Park, a popular local attraction.
Notable Natural Phenomena & Attractions:
- The White Cliffs of Dover: An iconic natural feature that has stood as a symbol of Britain for centuries.
- River Medway: Kent's principal river, which has been a key trading route and offers beautiful walks.
- The North Downs: An area of outstanding natural beauty with a variety of walking routes.
- The Weald of Kent: A historical region filled with ancient woods and scenic landscapes.
- The Romney Marsh: Known for its unique natural beauty, it is one of the last wildernesses in southern England.
Historical Events (1800-1850):
- The Battle of Bossenden Wood (1838): A small-scale skirmish in Kent during a period of political unrest, it's the last battle on English soil.
- The Swing Riots (1830): Agricultural labourers across southern England, including Kent, protested against their worsening conditions.
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at all sizes: 8x10in (20.5x25.5cm), 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x40in (76x101.5cm) and 37x50in (94x127cm), but it looks even better when printed large.
I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 50in (127cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45.5x61cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my main collection of UK and Ireland maps.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
Para la mayoría de los pedidos, el tiempo de entrega es de aproximadamente 3 días laborables. Los mapas personalizados y personalizados toman más tiempo, ya que tengo que personalizarlos y enviárselos para su aprobación, lo que generalmente demora uno o dos días.
Tenga en cuenta que para pedidos enmarcados más grandes (más de 100 cm/40 pulgadas) y algunos otros tamaños de marcos, el tiempo de entrega será de 7 a 10 días.
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Imprimo y marco mapas en 22 países alrededor del mundo. Esto significa que su mapa se fabricará localmente, lo que reduce el tiempo de entrega y reduce la posibilidad de que su mapa se dañe durante la entrega. No habrá impuestos ni aranceles adicionales que pagar y emitiremos menos CO2 al aire.
Todos mis mapas están bien empaquetados y se envían en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los mapas dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir su pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas o tazas) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
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Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 pulgadas) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico súper claro (perspex/acrilite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores estándar de marco están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo). Enmarcado y montaje/montura personalizados están disponibles si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas también están disponibles como lienzo enmarcado. El mapa se imprime en lienzo mate (no brillante), estirado sobre un marco de caja, y luego 'flotado' dentro de un marco de madera simple. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay acristalamiento frente a tu mapa.
Todos los marcos se entregan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o una barra de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Vea algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo suministrar mapas antiguos en lienzo, tablero de espuma, trapo de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños de mapas primero.
Algunos de mis mapas antiguos ahora están disponibles como lienzos enmarcados. Por favor, contáctame si deseas pedir un tamaño que no está disponible en mi tienda.
Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
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Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no está satisfecho con su mapa único por algún motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin objeciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que le gustará su antiguo mapa. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un Vendedor de Etsy de 5 estrellas. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas y he más de 4000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
yo suelo un proceso único restaurar mis mapas requiere mucho tiempo y trabajo. Buscar los mapas originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de punta y increíblemente costosa para escanear y restaurar los mapas. Como resultado, te garantizo que mis mapas están por encima del resto; es por eso que puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin objeciones.
Casi todos mis mapas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6,5 pies o más) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregárselos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir sus necesidades específicas.
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