Gifts for Grandparents

The place they grew up, as it was. Historic Ordnance Survey maps from 1885 to 1961 of any town or village in Great Britain, as a framed print or a ...

3 products

  • Personalised old OS map jigsaw of Bath, County Series 1888-1913, with gift tin

    Personalised Old OS Map Jigsaw Puzzle

    Personalised Old OS Map Jigsaw Puzzle

    From £42.00 GBP
    From £42.00 GBP
  • Personalised Old OS Map Print Float Mounted Frame - close lifestyle view

    Personalised Old OS Map Print Float Mounted Frame

    Personalised Old OS Map Print Float Mounted Frame

    From £32.00 GBP
    From £32.00 GBP
  • Personalised old OS map print of York, County Series 1888-1913

    Personalised Old OS Map Print

    Personalised Old OS Map Print

    From £24.00 GBP
    From £24.00 GBP

A gift that starts the conversation

Find the street they lived on, the school, the chapel, the farm or the railway line as it was when they were young. Our historic maps come from the National Library of Scotland's collection of Ordnance Survey editions: County Series (1888-1913), Hills Edition (1885-1903), Provisional Edition (1937-1961) and Seventh Series (1955-1961).

Which edition should I choose?

Choose County Series for a town or village where you want to see individual houses, or a mid-century edition (1937-1961) for the map they would have known as children. The live preview on each product shows your area on the edition you pick.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good personalised gift for grandparents?
A historic map of the place they grew up, with their names, is personal and sparks stories. A jigsaw version is a lovely shared activity at Christmas.
Will their house be on the map?
If it was built before the map was surveyed, often yes. Choose a proof and we will check before printing.
Can you do anywhere in the UK?
Anywhere in England, Wales and Scotland, including the islands. Ordnance Survey mapping does not cover Northern Ireland or anywhere abroad.
When do I need to order for Christmas?
Order by Friday 12 December for UK delivery before Christmas. Everything is made to order in the UK.