Old Map of South West London in 1746 by John Rocque - Wimbledon, Tooting, Merton, Mitcham, Morden, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20 yorkshire This historical treasure serves not

This historical treasure serves not only as an artistic piece of interest but also as a snapshot of an era when cities were emerging and the face of England was rapidly evolving

Around the edges of the map are detailed engravings of prominent buildings and vistas of Plymouth - click some of the detailed images to zoom in and marvel at their beauty

Each detail has been preserved

This wading bird can be found almost exclusively in North America

Old Map of South West London in 1746 by John Rocque - Wimbledon, Tooting, Merton, Mitcham, Morden, SW12, SW15, SW17, SW18, SW19, SW20 yorkshire This historical treasure serves notPublished almost 300 years ago by master mapmaker John Rocque, this is the first detailed map of South West London and South London. It was originally published in 1746, following a highly accurate survey of London and its suburbs starting in 1740. It is a beautiful, highly detailed and extremely rare old map. This is sheet 9 of 16, covering the London Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth, both of which form part of Greater London, located in the south