Old Map of Somerset in 1611 by John Speed - Bath, Taunton, Wells vintage natural history print Picture paddle steamers plowing the

Picture paddle steamers plowing the muddy waters

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Old Map of Somerset in 1611 by John Speed - Bath, Taunton, Wells vintage natural history print Picture paddle steamers plowing theThis reproduction print is based on John Speed's 1611 map of Somerset, engraved by Jodocus Hondius for The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. In the corner of the map Speed included a detailed inset of Bath, already regarded as the county's principal city, while Wells, seat of its ancient cathedral, and Taunton, the county town, both feature prominently across the main survey. Speed's map reaches across the whole of Somerset, taking in Bristol