1852 - Edward Stanford commissioned maps published in 1862; Traded as Edward Stanford at 26-27 Cockspur St., Charing Cross (1870s & 1890s), 12-14 Long Acre (1870-1890s) & 5 Charing Cross Rd. (1880s), both London, England. Succeeded by Edward Stanford Ltd., Edward Stanford's business being increasingly run by his son, Edward; 1890 - incorporated as a limited company, traded at 26-27 Cockspur St., Charing Cross (1890s) & 12, 13 & 14 Long Acre (1908-1949), both London, England. Taken over by George Philip & Son in 1949; 2001 - demerged from the George Philip Group;