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This is an original illustrated map of central London, UK, as it appears in November 2014. The design is inspired by decorative antique map prints and the map art of MacDonald Gill.
The area covered by the map roughly corresponds with transport Zone 1, and the locations of all the railway stations, major termini and London Underground stations are labelled. The map is embellished with illustrations of various famous and prominent landmarks in elevation, including all of the major museums, churches, skyscrapers and attractions.
The border decoration includes coats of arms that represent each of the eight boroughs (Camden, City of Westminster, Hackney, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark and Tower Hamlets) and the City of London, all of which are covered in whole or in part by the map. Also featured are four illustrations showing scenes and locations in different parts of the capital.
The whole map design, showing the wide area covered between Kensington, Camden Town, the East End and Kennington. An oval-shaped border was used to allow space for illustrations and other decorative features in each corner.
Detail of Victoria and Westminster, including the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
Detail of the West End, Covent Garden, Holborn and Aldwych, including the British Museum, Somerset House and the Temple.
Detail of Clerkenwell and St. Luke's, including the Barbican and Old Street.
Detail of Euston, King's Cross and part of Bloomsbury, including the three mainline stations (Euston, St. Pancras International and King's Cross) and University College.
Detail of the top left corner of the border design, including an illustration of the view from Primrose Hill and the official coat of arms of the borough of Camden.
Detail of the top right corner of the border design, including an illustration of the view of the City from Shoreditch and the official coat of arms of the borough of Islington.
Detail of the bottom right corner of the border design, including an illustration of The Shard tower and the official coat of arms of the borough of Southwark.
Detail of the bottom left corner of the border design, including an illustration of the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus, and the official coat of arms of the borough of Lambeth.
