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Poster Print : Sheffield, a new plan of Sheffield reduced from the Ordnance Survey and comprises all the subsequent improvements, new streets etc from 1850 to 1873
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Sheffield, a new plan of Sheffield reduced from the Ordnance Survey and comprises all the subsequent improvements, new streets etc from 1850 to 1873
Published by William White.Scale 6 inches : 1 mile.Original at Local Studies Library: S138L
Sheffield City Archives and Local Studies Library has an unrivalled collection of images of Sheffield, England
Media ID 14047655
© Sheffield City Council
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of Sheffield with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, titled "A New Plan of Sheffield," is a reduced version of the Ordnance Survey map from 1850 to 1873. Meticulously published by William White, this detailed poster showcases the city's development during that period, including new streets and improvements. With a scale of 6 inches : 1 mile, this vintage map provides an intriguing glimpse into Sheffield's past. Bring history into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints from the Sheffield City Archives (S138L).
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 51.9cm x 42cm (20.4" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases Sheffield, a vibrant city in England, as it evolved and flourished between 1850 and 1873. The image is a reproduction of an original map published by William White, meticulously reduced from the Ordnance Survey to capture every intricate detail. With a scale of 6 inches to 1 mile, this comprehensive plan offers an invaluable glimpse into the past. The print encompasses all subsequent improvements made during those eventful years - new streets emerging like arteries through the urban landscape. It serves as a testament to Sheffield's relentless growth and progress during this transformative period. Preserved at the esteemed Local Studies Library within Sheffield City Archives, this historic document holds immense value for researchers, historians, and anyone fascinated by the city's rich heritage. Its presence allows us to retrace footsteps taken long ago on these very streets that have witnessed countless stories unfold. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of history captured in ink on paper, we are transported back in time. We can almost hear the bustling sounds of horse-drawn carriages traversing cobblestone roads while pedestrians go about their daily lives amidst Victorian architecture. While its commercial use may be restricted due to copyright limitations surrounding maps produced by companies such as Ordnance Survey, its true worth lies in preserving our collective memory and understanding how Sheffield has evolved over time. This print stands as both a tribute to our shared past and an invitation for future generations to explore the ever-changing tapestry of one of England's most dynamic
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