OLD LONDON MAP COMPANY

The Old Map & Clock Company™; incorporating The Old London Map Company™ is still a family operation and continues to take pride in producing these authentic replicas. We could ask a considerably higher price for these wonderful maps - each a gift of heritage. However, the goals of preserving England's history and educating people about our nation's rich heritage, remain just the same as those of Charles Promislo, Victor Mort and indeed the great John Speed himself. As long as we are able to eke out a humble existence, the delight and praise we receive from our customers is our real reward... In 1926, a research chemist named Charles Promislo accidentally spilled a beaker of chemicals on his laboratory table and left the mess to clean up in the morning. By the next day, the spilled liquids had soaked through some papers. The papers had reacted in a strange way, for each sheet was aged, and wrinkled much like parchment. Being something of a history buff Mr. Promislo was particularly..

Also known as: The Old London Map Company

Primary location: Penzance United Kingdom