Rare Old Ordnance Survey Map, Sheet 144 - Plymouth, 1919-1926: Saltash, Liskeard, Torpoint, and Callington, with Dartmoor National Park, River Tamar, Royal Albert Bridge

Immerse yourself in the historical grandeur of England with this antique Ordnance Survey Map, titled "Sheet 144 - Plymouth," from the One-inch "Popular" edition produced between 1919 and 1926. This map is an enchanting window to a significant era in British history, covering a rectangular landmass that stretches 18 miles from north to south and 27 miles from west to east, diagonally it spans an impressive 32 miles. Centred on the village of Millbrook in Devon, it captures parts of the counties of Devon and Cornwall, both known for their rugged coastlines and quaint, picturesque towns.

The map vividly displays an array of landscapes, from the flourishing Devonshire valleys to the craggy Cornish coast. Major cities like Plymouth, known for its maritime heritage and historic Barbican district, are delineated in detail. Other significant settlements dotting the region, including Saltash, the gateway to Cornwall, and Liskeard, an ancient stannary and market town, also feature prominently. From the River Tamar, forming a natural border between Devon and Cornwall, to the rolling heights of Dartmoor National Park, this map presents an incredible blend of urban settlements, water bodies, hills, and natural landmarks, making it an indispensable item for any history or geography aficionado.

The settlements on this map include:

• Plymouth: A port city with rich maritime history and home to the oldest working gin distillery in England.
• Saltash: Known as the gateway to Cornwall, it features the iconic Royal Albert Bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
• Liskeard: An ancient stannary and market town, Liskeard offers a charming mix of Victorian architecture and local shops.
• Torpoint: Famous for its ferry crossing over the River Tamar.
• Callington: Home to the annual Honey Fair and known for its beautiful parish church.
• Tavistock: A picturesque town known for its mining history and vibrant local market.
• Kingsbridge: Known for its stunning estuary and thriving local arts scene.
• Yelverton: A charming village renowned for its nearby prehistoric archaeological sites.
• Ivybridge: Noted for its significant paper manufacturing industry in the 20th century.
• Plympton: Famous as a significant Saxon fort and for its rich Roman history.
• Princetown: Known for Dartmoor prison and its high elevation in the middle of Dartmoor National Park.
• Bere Alston: A village famed for its history of mining and agriculture.
• St Germans: Noted for its stunningly preserved Norman church.
• Cawsand and Kingsand: Twin villages renowned for their historic fishing industry.
• Modbury: Famous for its role in the English Civil War and as the first town to ban plastic bags.

Other notable landmarks on this map include:

• River Tamar: A significant river forming the border between Devon and Cornwall.
• Dartmoor National Park: Known for its bogs, tors, and wild ponies.
• River Plym: An important river flowing through Dartmoor and Plymouth.
• Mount Edgcumbe Country Park: A magnificent park featuring Grade II listed gardens.
• Tamar Valley AONB: An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering stunning landscapes.
• The Royal Albert Bridge: A marvel of 19th-century engineering.
• Rame Peninsula: An area of great natural beauty, offering spectacular sea views.
• The Barbican, Plymouth: Plymouth's old town, full of historical buildings.
• Plymouth Sound: A tidal water body used as a shelter for ships against storms.
• Buckland Monachorum: The location of the beautiful Garden House.

Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16in (30.5x41cm), 18x24in (45.5x61cm), 16x20in (40.5x51cm), 24x36in (61x91.5cm), 30x40in (76x101.5cm), 37x50in (94x127cm), 45x60in (114x152.5cm) and 52x70in (132x178cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 100in (254cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45.5x61cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

The labels on this map are very small at 12x16in (30.5x41cm). The map is still very attractive, but you may struggle to read the smallest letters. Please buy a larger map if it's important to be able to read the map easily.

If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my main collection of UK and Ireland maps.

Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.

For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.

Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.

If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.

I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.

All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.

I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.

If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).

We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.

Read my full delivery and local production guide

My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.

I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.

Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.

Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.

All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.

See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.

Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.

If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.

My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.

I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.

My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.

I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.

I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.

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Map personalisation

If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.

The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.

To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.

Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.

Map ageing

I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.

Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.

All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.

If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!

If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.

See some amazing examples of Aged maps.

If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.

I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.

I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.

Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.