Maps of Oxfordshire
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Oxonii, buckinghamiae et berceriae comitatum
This is a map of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire by Christopher Saxton which dates from 1574. It forms part of an atlas that belonged to William Cecil Lord Burghley, Elizabeth I’s Secretary of State. Burghley used this atlas to illustrate domestic matters. This map is actually a proof copy of one which forms part of Christopher Saxton’s Atlas of England and Wales. This atlas was first published as a whole in 1579. It consists of 35 coloured maps depicting the counties of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750. During the reign of Elizabeth I, map use became more common, with many government matters referring to increasingly accurate maps with consistent scales and symbols, made possible by advances in surveying techniques. Illustrating the increasing use of maps in government matters, Lord Burghley, who had been determined to have England and Wales mapped in detail from the 1550s, selected the cartographer Christopher Saxton to produce a detailed and consistent survey of the country. The financier of the project was Thomas Seckford Master of Requests at the Court of Elizabeth I, whose arms appear, along with the royal crest on each map. Lord Burghley has added several place names to the map. The name of the engraver of the map has not been included but would have been one of a team of seven English and Flemish engravers employed to produce the copper plates for the atlas. Saxton, Christopher
DRAKE'S MAP OF THE LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY and DRAKE'S MAP OF THE GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY
The first map shows the London and Birmingham Railway, with an illustrated view of Euston Station at top right. The second shows the Grand Junction Railway (which connected Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool) with an illustration of a train used on the line along the top. The titles of both maps appear above the relevant plans, with county boundaries outlined in colour. A level section of the railway line is given in a panel below each plan. Wollace, J. B.
Oxonii, buckinghamiae et berceriae Comitatuum
This map of Oxfordshire and the neighbouring counties of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire is from the 1583 edition of the Saxton atlas of England and Wales. This atlas was first published as a whole in 1579. It consists of 35 coloured maps depicting the counties of England and Wales. The atlas is of great significance to British cartography as it set a standard of cartographic representation in Britain and the maps remained the basis for English county mapping, with few exceptions, until after 1750. During the reign of Elizabeth I map use became more common, with many government matters referring to increasingly accurate maps with consistent scales and symbols, made possible by advances in surveying techniques. Illustrating the increasing used of maps in government matters, Lord Burghley, Elizabeth I’s Secretary of State, who had been determined to have England and Wales mapped in detail from the 1550s, selected the cartographer Christopher Saxton to produce a detailed and consistent survey of the country. The financier of the project was Thomas Seckford Master of Requests at the Court of Elizabeth I, whose arms appear, along with the royal crest, on each map. Saxton, Christopher Ryther, Augustine
Buckingamiae Comitatus cum Bedfordiensi; vulgo Buckingamshire and Bedfordshire. [Karte], in: Novus atlas absolutissimus, Bd. 7, S. 239.
1 Karte aus Atlas Janssonius Offizin
Oxonium Comitatus, Vulgo Oxford Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 237.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Oxonium Comitatus, Vulgo Oxford Shire. [Karte], in: Le théâtre du monde, ou, Nouvel atlas contenant les chartes et descriptions de tous les païs de la terre, Bd. 4, S. 209.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Willem Janszoon und Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Oxonium Comitatus, Vulgo Oxford Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 237.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Plan of the RIVER THAMES
The title of this map of the course of the River Thames' course (running from its spring in Gloucestershire to the estuary) appears at bottom left next to the scale bar. The course of the river is highlighted in yellow, and different colours used to indicate county borders. Neele, S.
Oxonium Comitatus Vulgo Oxford Shire. [Karte], in: Novus atlas absolutissimus, Bd. 7, S. 230.
1 Karte aus Atlas Janssonius Offizin
Bercheria Vernacule Bark Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 186.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Bercheria Vernacule Barkshire. [Karte], in: Le théâtre du monde, ou, Nouvel atlas contenant les chartes et descriptions de tous les païs de la terre, Bd. 4, S. 164.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Willem Janszoon und Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Bercheria Vernacule Bark Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 186.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Buckingamiae comitatus cum Bedfordiensi, vulgo Buckingamshire and Bedfordfhire
1 : 180000 Amstelodami : apud Joannem Janssonium
Buckinghamiensis Comitatus; Anglis Buckingham Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 247.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Buckinghamiensis Comitatus; Anglis Buckingham Shire. [Karte], in: Le théâtre du monde, ou, Nouvel atlas contenant les chartes et descriptions de tous les païs de la terre, Bd. 4, S. 219.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Willem Janszoon und Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Middelsexiae cum Hertfordiae comitatu: Midlesex & Hertford Shire. [Karte], in: Novus atlas absolutissimus, Bd. 7, S. 246.
1 Karte aus Atlas Janssonius Offizin
Buckinghamiensis Comitatus; Anglis Buckingham Shire. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 247.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
Hantoniae Comitatus cum Bercheria. [Karte], in: Novus atlas absolutissimus, Bd. 7, S. 153.
1 Karte aus Atlas Janssonius Offizin
OXONIVM | Comitatus, Vulgo | OXFORD SHIRE.
Ioh. Blaeu excud.
Hantoniae comitatus cum Berchia
1 : 240000 Amstelodami : apud Joannem Janssonium
Surria vernacule Surrey
1 : 220000 [Amstelodami] : [apud Joannem Janssonium]
Oxonium Comitatus vulgo Oxford Shire
1 : 220000 [Amstelodami] : [apud Joannem Janssonium]
Surria Vernacule Surrey. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 195.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
ANDREWS'S NEW AND ACCURATE MAP OF THE COUNTRY THIRTY MILES ROUND LONDON
In the second half of the 18th century, the introduction of turnpike roads and the increased coach-traffic in and out of London contributed to the popularity of the maps of the countryside around the capital. This is the second edition of Andrews' 1782 survey. The map's title features in a panel above the plan, with county boundaries outlined in colour, parks in green and main roads in yellow. The border of the map is divided in degrees of latitude and longitude. Andrews, John
Surria Vernacule Surrey. [Karte], in: Theatrum orbis terrarum, sive, Atlas novus, Bd. 4, S. 195.
1 Karte aus Atlas Blaeu, Joan Blaeu, Willem Janszoon
