Old Map of West Yorkshire 1611 by John Speed - York, Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Huddersfield Serpentine art vintage non‑reflective surface that accentuates each

non‑reflective surface that accentuates each subtle shading and decorative flourish

this map provides a unique window into a pivotal era

and railway connection speaks to a dynamic period of trade

Produced on superior quality matte paper

a luminous masterpiece capturing the reflective beauty of twilight on calm waters

Old Map of West Yorkshire 1611 by John Speed - York, Bradford, Sheffield, Leeds, Huddersfield Serpentine art vintage non‑reflective surface that accentuates eachThis exquisite hand coloured map reveals the West Riding of Yorkshire in 1611, meticulously crafted by John Speed and engraved by Jodocus Hondius. Originally published in Speed's "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine," this rare and highly detailed map documents the ancient riding during the reign of James I, when industrial England was still taking shape. Speed's map shows a Yorkshire already thick with towns and villages. York sits