Old Map of the Hills of Scotland in 1832 by John Thomson - Ben Nevis, Cairngorms, Ben Lomond popes and princes interplay ensuring small details like coastal

ensuring small details like coastal outlines or latitude stamps stand out

this beautifully designed map is a fascinating representation of Birmingham’s growth during the Victorian era

Meath lies in the ancient province of Leinster on Ireland's east coast

winding mountain ranges

Old Map of the Hills of Scotland in 1832 by John Thomson - Ben Nevis, Cairngorms, Ben Lomond popes and princes interplay ensuring small details like coastalPublished in 1832 by the Scottish cartographer John Thomson, this striking map is unlike a conventional county or city map, instead presenting a comparative view of Scotland's principal mountains ranged side by side according to their height. Ben Nevis, the tallest peak in the British Isles, stands at the head of the group, its summit measurement marked along the border in the manner typical of the period's scientific illustration. Alongside it rise