Laurie and Whittle's New Map of London, with its environs, & c.
Production date
1813
Description
Robert Laurie (c.1755-1836) and James Whittle (1757-1818) were map, chart and print-sellers and cartographic publishers at the ‘Golden Buck’ No 53 Fleet Street, London. In 1794 they took over the business from Robert Sayer and operated from there. From about 1797, Laurie devoted most of his time to the publishing business. A large number of maritime atlases and pilots, and revised editions of the works of by other well-known cartographers and mapmakers were published between the years 1794 and 1812. Laurie retired in 1812 and died in 1836. After Laurie’s retirement James Whittle carried on the business with his partner’s son, Richard Holmes Laurie, until his death in 1818. Ultimately the business formed part of the famous nautical chart firm of Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson.
Laurie and Whittle's New Map of London, with its environs & c. published 13 July 1813 by Laurie and Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London. Pen and ink with colour. Mounted on linen, folded in envelope.
Shows city of London, includes public buildings, houses, churches and windmills. The boundaries of the City of London, City and Liberties of Westminster and the Borough of Southwark are also shown.
Object detail
Folder
Map.
3.75 inches to one mile, 87 cm x 59 cm. Published 13 July 1813 by Laurie and Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London. Pen and ink with colour. Mounted on linen, folded in envelope.
Shows city of London, includes public buildings, houses, churches and windmills. The boundaries of the City of London, City and Liberties of Westminster and the Borough of Southwark are shown.
"James Ham" written on back of map - owner?
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