Maps of Old London

Step back into the streets of a London that no longer exists, guided by a hand‑picked series of maps that have rarely been seen outside scholarly circles. This compact atlas gathers faithful reproductions of the city’s most telling charts—from early panoramic sketches to detailed surveys—allowing listeners to trace how neighborhoods, rivers and grand avenues evolved across centuries. The editor’s notes explain the careful selection process, emphasizing the rarity of the original plates and the effort taken to preserve their scale and detail for modern ears.

Among the highlights are Wyngaerde’s mid‑16th‑century panorama, a richly detailed picture that reads like a living photograph of Tudor London, and Faithorne’s pre‑Fire view, presented side by by Ogilby’s post‑Fire reconstruction for striking comparison. As each map unfolds, you’ll hear commentary on iconic sites such as the old King’s Palace at Westminster, the shifting footpaths of St. James’s Hospital, and the bustling market places that would become today’s Trafalgar Square, offering a vivid sense of the city’s layered history.