πŸ—ΊοΈ Maps & Charts

Historic maps and charts reproduced from the pages of the Illustrated London News. These large images can be explored in detail using the interactive viewer.

1868 Shipwreck Map
A remarkable chart showing shipwrecks around the British Isles.
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1935 Dog Map of the World
A fascinating illustrated map of the world featuring dogs.
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1936 Horse Map of the World
An unusual illustrated world map celebrating the horse.
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1932 London Holiday Resort Map
A unique illustrated London map of resort activities.
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πŸŒ† Panoramas & Large Views

Explore enormous nineteenth- and twentieth-century views of cities and historic events.

1845 London Panorama
The original plain panorama of London published in the Illustrated London News.
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1845 London Panorama β€” Key & Guide
The London panorama with descriptions identifying buildings, bridges and other features.
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1845 London Panorama β€” Key 2 & Guide
A further guide to the features shown in the London panorama.
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1948 Jerusalem Panorama
A panoramic view of Jerusalem from 1948.
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1947 β€” The First Edinburgh Festival Panorama
A panoramic view associated with the first Edinburgh Festival.
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1865 Liverpool Panorama
A large panoramic view of Liverpool from the nineteenth century.
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1948 Jerusalem Panorama
A panoramic view of Jerusalem from 1948.
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🚒 Ships & Illustrations

Detailed illustrations, cutaways and unusual artwork from the Illustrated London News archive.

1948 S.S. Orcades Cutaway
A detailed cutaway illustration of the Barrow-built liner S.S. Orcades.
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Louis Wain's Cat Party β€” 1889
Louis Wain's delightful Christmas cat illustration from the Illustrated London News.
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The Patent Office β€” 1908
A delightful and amusing look at early twentieth-century inventions.
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