Discover the commanding allure of the Fish Hawk in this antique drawing that captures its powerful gaze and graceful flight
It was created by John Speed
including a decorative cartouche featuring British royal insignias
ensuring that the historical accuracy of the original is maintained in every element
Old Map of British Railways & Canals 1872 - England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland Victorian-era botanical art Discover the commanding allure ofThis striking full colour map charts the railways, canals and waterways of the British Isles at their Victorian peak, engraved by G. H. Swanston and published by A. Fullarton & Co in 1872. It's one of the most comprehensive transport maps of its era, covering the entire rail network of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in a single view, with the unusual bonus of inset maps zooming into the busy rail hubs of London, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield,