'Drake's Map of the London and Birmingham Railway', 1838
- Made:
- 1838 in Birmingham and London
- maker:
- Longman and Company, J Archer and Simpkin, Marshall & Co
Map, paper, 'Drake's Map of the London and Birmingham Railway', published by J. Drake, 52 New Street, Birmingham, Longman & Co. and Hayward & Moore, Paternoster Row, London, and Simpkin & Marshall, Stationers Court, London, drawn by J.B. Wallace, engraved by J. Archer, 1838 (nb - date added in pencil). Shows the route of the line and gradients, and also bears a depiction of 'The London Terminus' (Euston). Currently in a card mount and frame.
Details
- Category:
- Railway Maps & Plans
- Collection:
- Briggs, Isaac
- Object Number:
- 2007-7257
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 220 mm x 506 mm
- type:
- map
- credit:
- British Transport Commission
