A Map of Piccadilly between the Green Park and Piccadilly Circus

Charming pictorial map of Piccadilly with illustrations of many local landmarks and notes on local historical figures and events. Noteworthy persons mentioned include Alexander Pope, Georgiana Cavendish the Duchess of Devonshire and John Nash. Also noted are the  many hotels and clubs, including The Ritz and White's Club, alongside institutions such as Burlington House home of the Royal Academy, the Royal Institution, and shops such as Fortnum & Mason and Hatchett's. Top and bottom borders depicting notable buildings of the environs. 

This map is one a of a series of maps of London neighbourhoods, designed by J.P. Sayer and published monthly in the Strand Magazine from 1946-48. The maps are playful and accessible to an ordinary reader, but also contain a surprising amount of history and detail to explore.

Printed colour. [LDN7041]