Top Pick Personalised Old Map Of Colchester Up To 90% Off [501BgsfH]

Rediscover the rich tapestry of Colchester's history with our bespoke old maps. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a resident wishing to connect with the past, our maps offer a tangible journey through time. Perfect for gifting or as a cherished keepsake, these personalised maps allow you to explore Colchester as it once was, capturing the essence of its transformation over the decades.

Your map might encompass the area where the majestic Colchester Castle stands today, one of Britain's grandest Norman keeps. It could show the vicinity around the Roman Wall, a testament to Colchester's ancient heritage. You might glimpse the landscape surrounding St. Botolph's Priory or the grounds of the historic Hollytrees Museum. The map may also include the charming ambience of the Siege House, bearing witness to its storied past. These maps offer a window into Colchester's rich history, preserving its heritage for generations.

Our Colchester maps are fully customisable, allowing you to centre the map on a location of your choice, such as a family home or a place of significance. Highlight special spots with symbols or annotations, and add personalised dedications to make the map uniquely yours. You can even change the title and subtitle to reflect a personal story or memory, crafting a map that resonates with you or your loved ones.

Your personalised map could focus on these suburbs & neighbourhoods in Colchester

• Lexden
• Wivenhoe
• Highwoods
• Greenstead
• Stanway
• New Town
• Braiswick
• Mile End
• Shrub End
• Colchester Town Centre

Exquisitely crafted, our maps are printed using the giclée technique on archival-grade paper or artist's cotton canvas, ensuring they endure both as historical artefacts and as pieces of art. Choose from framing options like super-clear acrylic glazing with an FSC-certified wood frame, or opt for a float-framed stretched canvas for an elegant display piece that complements your home décor.

These maps are sourced from original Ordnance Survey sheets dating back to as early as the 1870s through the 1960s. The Ordnance Survey maps are renowned for their detailed accuracy and artistic appeal, originally created to provide precise geographical information. They capture the Victorian and early 20th-century charm with a level of detail that allows an authentic glimpse into Colchester’s historic landscape. These maps not only serve as a decorative piece but also as a bridge to the past, celebrating the intricate history of Colchester.

Please note you are purchasing a fully customised old map. Modern landmarks, such as your house, may not have been built yet! You can contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

Generally, larger maps look much better than smaller maps, because you can enjoy all of the smaller details. If you need a smaller map, I would suggest ‘zooming in’ so that the map covers a smaller area.

Because these maps are custom made to order, we can make you a map that looks great at at any size, from very small (8x10in/20x25cm) all the way to a few metres. If you are looking for a very large map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

Every map can be personalised or customised, for example if you want to mark your house or street on the map. The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

This personalised map would make a wonderful housewarming, birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, Mother’s Day, wedding anniversary or work leaving gift for someone from Colchester, or someone who works there.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or on artist’s cotton canvas. Several frame choices are available for free, or custom framing is available for an additional fee. Please get in touch if you’re looking to order a very large map for a hotel or office, or if you’re looking for a size that isn’t available on my shop.