Personalised Old OS Map Print
Personalised Old OS Map Print
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Official Nielsen stockist · Frame made in Germany
Matt black anodised aluminium in a slim 7.8mm profile.
Matt silver anodised aluminium in a slim 7.8mm profile.
Anodised aluminium with a lightly brushed copper finish.
Anodised aluminium with a lightly brushed champagne gold finish.
Real oak veneer over a slim aluminium profile, so every frame has its own grain.
Real oak veneer with a white finish over a slim aluminium profile.
Real oak veneer with a black finish, so the grain still shows through.
Polished black aluminium in a slim 7.8mm profile.
Polished silver aluminium in a slim 7.8mm profile.
Polished grey aluminium in a slim 7.8mm profile.
The frame is a Nielsen Alpha, made in Germany by Nielsen. Your print is designed by us, then framed and sent ready to hang. See all frame finishes
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The story
About this print
The place they grew up, as it was. A personalised print of any town, village or farm in England, Wales or Scotland on a historic Ordnance Survey map from the National Library of Scotland's collection, finished with names and a line of text.
See the streets, cottages, chapels, mills and railways as they were when the map was surveyed, and mark the exact spot with a heart or star. A wonderful gift for grandparents and parents, a big birthday, a new home in an old house, or anyone who has moved away.
Choose your edition
- County Series 1888-1913: the most detailed, showing individual streets, houses and gardens. Best for towns and villages.
- Hills Edition 1885-1903: hand-engraved hill shading over a wider area. Best for the countryside, dales and fells.
- Provisional Edition 1937-1961: the map their parents knew, with field boundaries and footpaths.
- Seventh Series 1955-1961: a whole area as it was after the war, the map many grandparents grew up with.
Use the live preview to see your area on the edition you choose, and drag it to fine-tune what is in the frame.
How much map will I see?
| Edition | A4 | 30 x 40 cm | A2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Series 1888-1913 | 1.4 x 2 km | 2 x 2.7 km | 2.9 x 4 km |
| Hills Edition 1885-1903 | 2.9 x 4 km | 4.1 x 5.4 km | 5.7 x 8 km |
| Provisional Edition 1937-1961 | 2.9 x 4 km | 4.1 x 5.4 km | 5.7 x 8 km |
| Seventh Series 1955-1961 | 5.7 x 8 km | 8.2 x 10.7 km | 11.4 x 15.9 km |
Old maps were surveyed at different scales, so each edition covers a different area. Not sure which to choose? Pick "Yes please" under Proof Required? and we will email a preview before printing.
Made properly
Printed on thick 310gsm archival cotton-rag paper, rated for a print life of more than 85 years, then framed by hand in Kingston, Surrey, in German-made aluminium frames with real wood veneer or anodised finishes and acrylic glazing. Or choose the print on its own.
Also available as a Personalised Old OS Map Jigsaw, or float mounted: Old OS Map Print Float Mounted Frame.
FAQs
01. Which areas can I choose?
02. Which edition should I choose?
03. Will my house be on it?
04. Is every area covered by every edition?
05. Can I see the design first?
What makes it special
