East Riding of Yorkshire
States " An accurate map of the East Riding of Yorkshire divided into its WAPONTAKES drawn from surveys with various additional improvements illustrated with historical extracts to natures products, mines, minerals, manufactures, trade and the present state of historical town" - by Eman Bowen cartographer to his majesty - and to the noble and right honourable Arthur Ingram Viscount, Irlam Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire this map is dedicated to his Lordship - Emanuel Bowen - unsure of age - measures 24 x 20 inches
It shows Bridlington as Burlinton with Flixton Hospital built in the time of Athelstan to protect travellers from wolves that infested these parts - wow
Shows up to the then boundaries of North & West Yorkshire and Lincolnshire - lots of historical facts - interestingly the North Sea was called the German Ocean
In excellent condition, solid frame and safety plastic glass
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