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County Map of Westmoreland and Cumberland, c. 1777
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County Map of Westmoreland and Cumberland, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published. With three general maps of England, Scotland and Ireland, from the latest and best authorities, by Emanuel Bowen, Thomas Kitchin and others. London, printed and sold by T. Bowles, [c.1777]
Original at Sheffield Libraries: 912 STF
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Antique Map Bowens Map County Map Emanuel Bowen Holme Old Map Thomas Kitchin Allerdale Ambleside Appleby Bampton Barton Brampton Brough Cockermouth Cumberland Egremont Eskdale Grasmere Kendal Kentmere Keswick Kirkby Lonsdale Kirkby Stephen Lake District Maryport Millom Orton Patterdale Penrith Shap Tebay Westmoreland Westmorland Whitehaven Wigton Windermere Workington
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This print showcases a County Map of Westmoreland and Cumberland, dating back to approximately 1777. The map is an exquisite piece from "The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of maps of all the counties of England and Wales" meticulously crafted by renowned cartographers Emanuel Bowen, Thomas Kitchin, and others. With its intricate details and historical significance, this antique map offers a glimpse into the past. It highlights various towns and landmarks within Westmoreland and Cumberland such as Appleby, Brough, Kirkby Stephen, Orton, Tebay, Askham, Bampton, Barton, Patterdale, Shap, Yanwith Ambleside, Burton in Kendal, and many more. The map also encompasses notable regions like the Lake District with its picturesque landscapes including Grasmere, Kentmere, Windermere, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumberland's Allerdale, Eskdale, and Leath. Additionally, it features significant towns like Carlisle, Wigton, Brampton, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Egremont, Holme Cultram, Keswick, Maryport , Millom, Penrith , Whitehaven , and Workington. Preserved at Sheffield Libraries (912 STF), this remarkable artifact provides valuable insights into the geography and history of these counties during that era. Its inclusion in the archives signifies its importance as a cultural heritage item. As we explore this enchanting image capturing centuries-old cartographic expertise by Bowen
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