Rare Old Map of Lancashire by Samuel Lewis, 1844: Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Blackburn, and Oldham
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. If you're buying a gift for someone in another country, we will make the map locally to them.You will never pay import tax or customs duty.
Free delivery will gradually get slower towards Christmas, as postal services start to struggle with larger volumes of post. I recommend ordering sooner rather than later to make sure you get everything with time to spare. Check my Christmas delivery guide for more info.
Express delivery is available at checkout which can reduce the delivery time to 1-2 days.
Please note that personalised maps, and larger framed maps, can take longer to produce and deliver.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, contact me and we can discuss your options.
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60 day money back guarantee
60 days to return and refund
Products can be returned within 60 days for a full refund, or exchange for another product.
Our usual returns window is 30 days, but to give you extra peace of mind during the Christmas period, we have an extended returns period of 60 days.
For personalised and customised items, we may offer you a non-expiring gift card, as we cannot resell personalised orders.
If you have any questions, get in touch. For more information, see our full returns & exchanges policy.
My maps are rare, museum-grade, restored old maps sourced from libraries, auction houses and private collections across the globe.
- The model holds the 18x24in (45x60cm) map
Custom size and finish
If you are looking for a size or finish that is not available here, please request it in the "order note" when you check out.
Every order is custom made, so if you need the size adjusted slightly, or printed on an unusual material, just let us know. We've done thousands of custom orders over the years, so there's (almost) nothing we can't manage.
You can also contact us before you order, if you prefer!
Step into a world that intertwines rich history and cartographic artistry with this exquisite 1844 map of Lancashire, meticulously crafted by Samuel Lewis. Beyond its impressive detailing and superb accuracy, this map offers a unique snapshot of a bygone era, displaying settlements in their early development, some of which bear names that have since changed. The Lancashire of the past comes alive in this map, a reminder of the remarkable evolution of our cities, towns, and villages, and the ever-changing human landscape.
Whether you're a history enthusiast, a collector of antique maps, or someone who appreciates the interplay of geography and history, this piece is more than a map—it's a story, a journey through time. You'll discover some modern cities may not appear, or perhaps intriguingly, they're there but under an earlier name. This beautifully preserved artifact serves as a tangible connection to our collective past, providing insights into the formation and growth of the settlements within the county.
Settlements:
- Manchester (Roman period, around AD 79) - Notable for its significant role during the Industrial Revolution, it was a major centre for textile manufacturing.
- Liverpool (1207) - Known for its major port, the city played a significant role in transatlantic trade and migration.
- Preston (1179) - The town is historically significant for the 'Preston Guild', a celebration dating back to 1179.
- Blackburn (1086) - Documented in the Domesday Book, it became a major textile town during the Industrial Revolution.
- Oldham (9th century) - Known for its textile industries during the Industrial Revolution.
- Bolton (12th century) - Famed for its production of textiles, particularly cotton.
- Wigan (1246) - Historically part of Lancashire, it's known for its coal mining and clock making industries.
- Rochdale (1086) - Notable for Rochdale Pioneers who started the modern Cooperative movement.
- Bury (1086) - Known for its open-air market, one of the most successful in the UK.
- Lancaster (Roman period) - A historic city with a prominent university and a castle.
- Salford (before 1142) - Known for its historic role as a port and a factory town.
- Burnley (1122) - Famous for its mills during the Industrial Revolution.
- Stockport (1170) - A historic town known for its hatting industry.
- Blackpool (1602) - A famous seaside resort and entertainment hub.
- Southport (1792) - A popular seaside resort noted for its Victorian architecture.
- St. Helens (1246) - Known for glassmaking since the 17th century.
- Morecambe (1846) - Notable as a seaside resort in the Victorian era.
- Lytham St Annes (7th century) - A popular coastal town known for its golf courses.
- Ormskirk (1199) - Known for its gingerbread and historic markets.
- Skelmersdale (1086) - Noted for its growth as a 'New Town' in the 1960s.
- Darwen (1086) - A historic mill town.
- Clitheroe (1086) - Famous for Clitheroe Castle, claimed to be the smallest Norman castle in England.
- Fleetwood (1836) - A Victorian era seaside resort and fishing port.
- Accrington (1086) - Known for its production of the hardest and densest building bricks in the world.
- Rawtenstall (late 18th century) - A former mill town known for the East Lancashire Railway.
- Poulton-le-Fylde (1086) - A small market town known for its historic buildings.
- Nelson (1846) - Known for its historic cotton mills.
- Colne (1122) - A vibrant market town located at the end of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
- Haslingden (12th century) - Known for its wool and cloth weaving industries.
- Adlington (1086) - A small town known for its three mills during the Industrial Revolution.
Notable Natural Features:
- The Ribble Valley and River Ribble: Known for their scenic beauty and popular walking routes.
- The Forest of Bowland: A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
- The West Pennine Moors: A large area of moorland and reservoirs popular for hiking.
- The Leeds and Liverpool Canal: The longest canal in Northern England.
Historical Events (1800-1850):
- 1819: The Peterloo Massacre occurred in Manchester.
- 1830: The opening of the Liverpool to Manchester railway, the first to rely exclusively on steam power, have a double track for most of its length and carry both passengers and freight.
- 1842: The Plug Plot Riots, a general strike by workers spread across Lancashire.
- 1844: The year of our map's creation. At this time, Lancashire was witnessing the zenith of the Industrial Revolution.
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.
For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.
Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.
I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.
All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.
I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.
If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.
My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.
I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.
Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.
Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.
All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.
Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.
If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.
My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.
I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.
I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.
I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.
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Map personalisation
If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.
The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.
To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.
Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.
Map ageing
I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.
I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.
I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.
Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
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