the map’s vintage calligraphy stays glare-free
preserving delicate shading around fortifications and landmarks
The detailed yet balanced composition makes this illustration not only a valuable botanical reference but also a stunning decorative piece
the map honors a city revered for its bold artistry and commitment to progress
while battle markers indicate where critical fights took place
Old Map of Kent in 1947 by Ernest Clegg - Canterbury, Dover, Sevenoaks Size:A0 (84x119cm) - UNFRAMED the map’s vintage calligraphy staysPublished in 1947 by the illustrator and mapmaker Ernest Clegg, this richly decorated pictorial map presents Kent in the years immediately after the Second World War. At its centre sits a detailed map of the county itself, showing Canterbury, the cathedral city that gives the county its historic heart, alongside Dover, Sevenoaks, Maidstone and the many towns and villages that make up the 'Garden of England'. Around the edges of the map, Clegg filled