Portable Personalised Old Map Of Bedford Get 30% Off Today [6WOC02XH]

Delve into the rich tapestry of Bedford's history with our specially crafted old map, a perfect fusion of personal nostalgia and historical fascination. Whether you're a long-time resident, a first-time visitor, or looking for a unique gift, this map offers a tangible connection to Bedford's past. Imagine framing the historical charm of this distinguished town in your living space, creating a visual and emotional anchor that links your personal narrative to Bedford’s storied heritage.

Your personalised map may include areas that now host the historic Bedford Castle Mound or the beautiful Priory Country Park. It could showcase the vicinity of the St Paul's Church with its rich architectural history, or the scenic Great Ouse River that winds through the town. Perhaps it might even cover the Bedford School, a place of learning with deep roots, or the site of the ancient Bunyan Meeting Church, known for its connection to John Bunyan, the author of "Pilgrim's Progress."

Enjoy full customisation of your Bedford map, centring it on your beloved home or any other location significant to you. Highlight cherished spots with symbols or icons, and add a heartfelt dedication message. You could even alter the map's title and subtitle to infuse personal anecdotes or favourite quotes into this historical artefact, crafting a truly bespoke piece that resonates with your personal history and connection to Bedford.

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

• Kempston
• Brickhill
• Goldington
• Cauldwell
• Putnoe
• Harpur
• Queens Park
• Elstow
• Shortstown
• Bedford Park

Our maps are printed using the superior giclée technique, ensuring vibrant colours and impeccable detail on archival-grade paper or artist's cotton canvas. Choose from elegantly framed options, including super-clear acrylic glazing or FSC-certified wood frames to complement your home decor. You might also consider the "float framed" stretched canvas version for a sophisticated, gallery-quality presentation.

Crafted from original Ordnance Survey maps, our Bedford maps span from the 1870s to the 1960s, reflecting an era of meticulous Victorian survey work combined with artistic flair. These maps were initially created for accurate geographical documentation across the UK, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past with their aesthetic charm and precision. The 6-inch and 1:10,000 series of OS maps provide the foundation for this exploration, revealing Bedford in a way that transforms historical cartography into personal art.

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 Bedford, 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.