Old Map of Brecon Wales, 1611 by John Speed - Beacons, Crickhowell, Powys, Trecastle oxfordshire Canterbury

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Around the edges of the map are detailed engravings of prominent buildings and vistas of Plymouth - click some of the detailed images to zoom in and marvel at their beauty

which only adds to the charm

All of Scotland is visible here

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Old Map of Brecon Wales, 1611 by John Speed - Beacons, Crickhowell, Powys, Trecastle oxfordshire CanterburyThis old, full colour and exceedingly rare map shows the ancient county of Brecon (or Brecknockshire as it was known then), Wales in 1611. It was created by John Speed and engraved by Jodocus Hondius, and originally published in Speed's "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine". This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45. 5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91. 5cm), but it looks even better when printed large. I can