The Old London Map Company are pleased to offer this fine art reproduction sympathetically digitalised from the original to a standard equalling museum quality. This map was originally published by Edward Stanford in 1872. Like the other sheets in the series, it originally formed part of a 24-sheet large-scale map depicting London and its surroundings during the late Victorian era. Now produced in individual editions so you can enjoy a finished piece featuring the particular area of interest within Victorian London.
Overview
Sheet 11 encompasses the historic core of the City of London and the adjoining South Bank of the Thames. It includes the financial district, the London Docks, and key commercial and civic landmarks of Victorian London. The map shows a dense network of streets, wharves, and warehouses reflecting the City’s role as a global trading hub.
Cartographic Details
- Precise engraved line work with hand colouring typical of Edward Stanford’s maps.
• Major landmarks, churches, and public buildings are shaded in red for emphasis.
• The River Thames is carefully detailed with docks, piers, and named wharves, illustrating the river’s commercial importance.
Administrative and Postal Features
- The large red “E C” identifies the Eastern Central postal district established in the mid-19th century.
• Red boundary lines mark parish and ward divisions, reflecting the administrative geography prior to the creation of modern boroughs.
Original Size
The complete Stanford’s Library Map measured about 9 × 12 feet (approximately 2.7 × 3.7 m) when all 24 sheets were assembled. Each individual sheet, including Sheet 1, was printed on paper roughly 18 × 24 inches (about 46 × 61 cm) which we supply as our Medium size but due to the quality of our scanning process we are also able to offer a larger edition at 24 x 29 inches (about 61 × 73.5 cm)
printed on paper roughly 18 × 24 inches (about 46 × 61 cm).
Modern Postcode Coverage
Today this south-western area of London is covered by several Royal Mail postcode districts:
• SW6 – Fulham
• SW10 – West Brompton, Chelsea Harbour (north-east corner)
• SW15 – Putney, Roehampton
• SW18 – Wandsworth, Earlsfield
• SW11 – Battersea (eastern edge)
• W6 – Hammersmith (north-west fringe)
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Modern Postcode Coverage
Today this central area of London is covered by the following Royal Mail postcode districts:
• EC1, EC2, EC3, EC4 – City of London core
• E1 – Whitechapel and Wapping (east side)
• SE1 – Southwark and Bankside (south of the Thames)
Twenty Major Places Shown on the Map
Key locations and landmarks visible include:
1. St Paul’s Cathedral
2. The Bank of England
3. Royal Exchange
4. Mansion House
5. Tower of London
6. London Bridge
7. Monument to the Great Fire of London
8. Custom House
9. Billingsgate Market
10. London Docks
11. West India Docks (edge of sheet)
12. Southwark Cathedral (St Saviour’s)
13. Borough Market
14. Guy’s Hospital
15. Cannon Street Station
16. Fenchurch Street Station
17. Aldgate Pump
18. The Guildhall
19. Tower Hill
20. Blackfriars Bridge
Twenty Major Roads and Thoroughfares Shown
Prominent streets and thoroughfares clearly marked include:
1. Cheapside
2. Fleet Street
3. Ludgate Hill
4. Cannon Street
5. Gracechurch Street
6. Bishopsgate
7. Moorgate
8. Fenchurch Street
9. Leadenhall Street
10. Aldgate High Street
11. Whitechapel High Street
12. Tower Hill / Tower Bridge Approach (future bridge site)
13. Southwark Street
14. Borough High Street
15. Tooley Street
16. Blackfriars Road
17. London Bridge Approach
18. Upper Thames Street
19. Lower Thames Street
20. Eastcheap
In summary, Sheet 11 presents a detailed and vivid picture of the City of London and its bustling riverfront during the 1870s, capturing its commercial vitality and many of the landmarks that continue to define the area today.
