{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-sheffield-1850","title":"Antique map - Sheffield 1850","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_3f038b8333622a62\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eImmerse yourself in mid-19th-century Victorian England with this exceptional art reprint of the historic plan of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eSheffield\u003c\/b\u003e. Originally published in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"166\"\u003e1850\u003c\/b\u003e by the renowned publishing house \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"203\"\u003eThe London Printing and Publishing Company Limited\u003c\/i\u003e, this rare cartographic document of surgical precision offers a unique visual record of the urban layout of the world capital of cutlery during the height of the Industrial Revolution. It is an essential collector's item for enthusiasts of British history, architecture, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"565\"\u003evintage cartography\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe plan details with impressive meticulousness the shaded building blocks, the period street network, and the infrastructure that underpinned the city's power. It clearly shows the winding course of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"216\"\u003eDon\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"\u003eRiver Don\u003c\/i\u003e) and the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003eSheffield Canal\u003c\/i\u003e, major railway lines such as the Manchester and Rotherham lines, and iconic industrial facilities such as the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"450\"\u003eSheffield Colliery\u003c\/i\u003e coal mine. The topography of the outskirts is also highlighted by the presence of historic reservoirs to the west, such as the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"599\"\u003eGreat Dam\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"615\"\u003eNew Dam\u003c\/i\u003e, contrasting with the growing urbanisation of the city centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eWhat makes this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003ehistoric map of Sheffield\u003c\/b\u003e so rare and artistically unique is its richly sculpted ornamental border featuring scrollwork and two splendid black-and-white engraved vignettes integrated into the corners. At the top left, a picturesque view shows the city's skyline from the south-east (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"\u003eSheffield from the South East\u003c\/i\u003e), while at the bottom right, a magnificent architectural illustration showcases the parish church (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"461\"\u003eParish Church, Sheffield\u003c\/i\u003e), now known as the city's cathedral. The names of the renowned illustrators and engravers \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"592\"\u003eH. Winkles\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"606\"\u003eJ. Shury\u003c\/i\u003e, visible at the bottom of the document, attest to the work's great scholarly value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCarefully reprinted on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"726\"\u003ehigh-quality paper\u003c\/b\u003e, this superb poster faithfully reproduces the cream patina and fine detail of the original engravings, making it ideal for enhancing the wall décor of a living room, study, or library with an elegant historical touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53680549790039,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53680549822807,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/Sheffield185050x70DECORATIONANCIENNE.jpg?v=1780326321","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-sheffield-1850","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}