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Old Folding Maps specialise in supplying original maps and reproductions of rarer antique maps - all dissected, laid onto 100% natural linen cloth and supplied in unique hand-made matching slip cases. This is a very special gift for a map-lover.
In The Thames circa 1893 map the figures along the river denote the distance in miles from London Bridge. In the marginal notes are given the distances in miles and furlongs from London Bridge, and from the Folly Bridge, Oxford. List of Tolls for pleasure boats and steam launches on the Thames and Severn Canal.
Examples of written information:
The City of Oxford, renowned for it's University, is a place of great antiquity. As a seat of learning it dates from the 9th century. The University consists of 21 colleges and 4 halls. The extensive and beautiful grounds of Christ College extend to the river. In front of them, from Folly Bridge to Cherwell, are moored the College barges and numerous gaily painted boat-houses. Hotels: Randolf, Clarendon, Roebuck, Mitre, Golden Cross, George etc. Inns: The Plough etcIffley Lock, 110 m. 4 ft Falls 2 ft 6 inches.
Windsor Bridge, 43 m, 1 ft (68 m, 7 ft) Hotels: White Hart, Castle, Christopher, Bridge House, New Inn Boatyards: H.Parkyns Electric charging station above the bridge (Berks side) Old Windsor Lock, 39m 6ft. (72m, 2 f.) Falls 4 ft. Magna Charta Island has the reputation of being of the spot where King John, at the demand of the barons assembled on Runney Mead, signed the great charter of English liberty.
Dimensions: 5 inches by 68 inches.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch. Please allow up to 14 working days for delivery. For custom print delivery pricing and timescales see below. These timescales may vary especially when we have online sales and in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas 2024: The last recommended order date for UK orders is 14 December. The last recommended order date for all international orders is 23 November.
Delivery Worldwide
We can also ship to selected countries worldwide.
For full details, including prices, click here.
Custom Prints
Your prints and frames will be handmade by King & McGaw at their Sussex workshop.
Unframed orders are shipped within 5 working days (normally shipped next day).
Framed orders are shipped within 20 working days.
Further information on delivery timescales for custom prints can be found here.
If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
For further details on returns click here.
Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund on custom prints unless they are faulty or we have made a mistake. Custom prints are exempt as they are made to order.
Manufacturer/Publisher: Old Folding Maps
SKU: THAMES
Old Folding Maps specialise in supplying original maps and reproductions of rarer antique maps - all dissected, laid onto 100% natural linen cloth and supplied in unique hand-made matching slip cases. This is a very special gift for a map-lover.
In The Thames circa 1893 map the figures along the river denote the distance in miles from London Bridge. In the marginal notes are given the distances in miles and furlongs from London Bridge, and from the Folly Bridge, Oxford. List of Tolls for pleasure boats and steam launches on the Thames and Severn Canal.
Examples of written information:
The City of Oxford, renowned for it's University, is a place of great antiquity. As a seat of learning it dates from the 9th century. The University consists of 21 colleges and 4 halls. The extensive and beautiful grounds of Christ College extend to the river. In front of them, from Folly Bridge to Cherwell, are moored the College barges and numerous gaily painted boat-houses. Hotels: Randolf, Clarendon, Roebuck, Mitre, Golden Cross, George etc. Inns: The Plough etcIffley Lock, 110 m. 4 ft Falls 2 ft 6 inches.
Windsor Bridge, 43 m, 1 ft (68 m, 7 ft) Hotels: White Hart, Castle, Christopher, Bridge House, New Inn Boatyards: H.Parkyns Electric charging station above the bridge (Berks side) Old Windsor Lock, 39m 6ft. (72m, 2 f.) Falls 4 ft. Magna Charta Island has the reputation of being of the spot where King John, at the demand of the barons assembled on Runney Mead, signed the great charter of English liberty.
Dimensions: 5 inches by 68 inches.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch. Please allow up to 14 working days for delivery. For custom print delivery pricing and timescales see below. These timescales may vary especially when we have online sales and in the weeks before Christmas. Christmas 2024: The last recommended order date for UK orders is 14 December. The last recommended order date for all international orders is 23 November.
Delivery Worldwide
We can also ship to selected countries worldwide.
For full details, including prices, click here.
Custom Prints
Your prints and frames will be handmade by King & McGaw at their Sussex workshop.
Unframed orders are shipped within 5 working days (normally shipped next day).
Framed orders are shipped within 20 working days.
Further information on delivery timescales for custom prints can be found here.
If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
For further details on returns click here.
Unfortunately we cannot offer a refund on custom prints unless they are faulty or we have made a mistake. Custom prints are exempt as they are made to order.
