Wyld's New Plan of London
Map
c.1851 (made)
c.1851 (made)
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'Wyld's Map of London and Visitor's Guide to the Great Exhibition, 1851' is a folding map, contained between two small board covers, issued by James Wyld, the Cartographer and Geographer Royal.
Historical Associations
This map was one of a number of maps and guides produced during the period of the Great Exhibition, which took place from May to October, 1851. Approximately 5 million of the 6 million visitors came from outside London, both from Britain and from abroad. Thousands of people travelled long distances to visit the Exhibition, many on the newly built railways. This map of London shows the location of the Crystal Palace as well as other sights exhibition visitors might want to see. A number of attractions were specially created, such as Wyld's own 'Monster Globe' in Leicester Square, and museums such as the British Museum had specially extended visiting hours. Some visitors had never been to London before and some stayed for several days to see the capital's sights and entertainments.
'Wyld's Map of London and Visitor's Guide to the Great Exhibition, 1851' is a folding map, contained between two small board covers, issued by James Wyld, the Cartographer and Geographer Royal.
Historical Associations
This map was one of a number of maps and guides produced during the period of the Great Exhibition, which took place from May to October, 1851. Approximately 5 million of the 6 million visitors came from outside London, both from Britain and from abroad. Thousands of people travelled long distances to visit the Exhibition, many on the newly built railways. This map of London shows the location of the Crystal Palace as well as other sights exhibition visitors might want to see. A number of attractions were specially created, such as Wyld's own 'Monster Globe' in Leicester Square, and museums such as the British Museum had specially extended visiting hours. Some visitors had never been to London before and some stayed for several days to see the capital's sights and entertainments.
Object details
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| Title | Wyld's New Plan of London (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | printer's ink, paper, board, cloth, stamped, printed |
| Brief description | Visitor's guide and map of London and the Great Exhibition, 'Wyld's New Plan of London'. London, c.1851 |
| Physical description | Ink on paper, and cloth-covered boards with stamped lettering |
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| Marks and inscriptions | PUBLISHED BY JAMES WYLD GEOGRAPHER TO THE QUEEN AND HRH PRINCE ALBERT CHARING CROSS EAST (opposite Northumberland Street) LONDON
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| Gallery label | British Galleries:
Thousands of people travelled long distances to visit the Great Exhibition, many on the newly built railway network. It would have been the first visit to London for many people. This map shows the location of the Crystal Palace and other sights Exhibition visitors might want to see.(27/03/2003) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs Eric Hervey in 1969. |
| Object history | Published by James Wyld, London. From a group of Crystal Palace memorabilia which belonged to Gerald Smedley Hervey, MBE. |
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| Summary | Object Type 'Wyld's Map of London and Visitor's Guide to the Great Exhibition, 1851' is a folding map, contained between two small board covers, issued by James Wyld, the Cartographer and Geographer Royal. Historical Associations This map was one of a number of maps and guides produced during the period of the Great Exhibition, which took place from May to October, 1851. Approximately 5 million of the 6 million visitors came from outside London, both from Britain and from abroad. Thousands of people travelled long distances to visit the Exhibition, many on the newly built railways. This map of London shows the location of the Crystal Palace as well as other sights exhibition visitors might want to see. A number of attractions were specially created, such as Wyld's own 'Monster Globe' in Leicester Square, and museums such as the British Museum had specially extended visiting hours. Some visitors had never been to London before and some stayed for several days to see the capital's sights and entertainments. |
| Bibliographic reference | Taken from Departmental Circulation Register 1969 |
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| Accession number | CIRC.799-1969 |
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| Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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