Check Out Complete Map Of London By Richard Horwood, 1799 - Every Single House & Building In London Buy Now [YFUV3KNO]

Behold! The most detailed old map of London, published by Richard Horwood in 1799. It's so detailed that it shows almost every single house and house number in London - the first time such a feat had been achieved.

This map is very similar to the John Rocque map of London which was published 50 years prior, but it has a lot more detail. While Rocque mostly sketched in high density areas such as the City of London, Horwood actually mapped every single house.

Because of the increased detail, the smallest size I can print and frame this map is 200cm (6.5ft, 79in) wide. Even at this size the house numbers are very small. I would recommend 250 or 300cm if you have the space for it. The map, when it was originally published, was 400cm (13ft, 157in) wide.

I can also print and frame this map in 32 separate pieces. This is how the map would've originally been displayed, and it looks truly stunning if you have the right wall for it!

If you are only looking for a certain part of London rather than the whole map, I can create a custom map for you. Or if you're looking for the individual sheets, I can supply those as well. Please get in touch and I will respond quickly.

All of my large maps can be freely customised to fit your space. After you order, I will be in touch to discuss the exact height and width that you need. I can usually customise the map to fit any space. I can also adjust the colour of the map to suit your decor/tastes if needed.

This map took Horwood almost 10 years to make, and he ran out of money multiple times. Some streets are missing house numbers and are not as detailed as others, because he ran out of time and money. The Tower of London is also lacking detail, as he could not get permission to survey it.

There is a very long note from the author printed on the map, in the bottom right corner, that explains some of the map's shortcomings. "The Public will observe that there are many Streets &c where the Numbers are omitted, such are either without Numbers, or are so very irregular and frequently changed that they could not with propriety be inserted." 

He also says that if there are any rich folks who want their house to be added to the map, or extra detail added, they can get in touch with him and he'll do his best. Very novel.

All in all, one of the greatest maps of London ever produced.