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1. Add MS 72848 A

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'Map of the Coast of England & Wales to serve as an Index to the plans of the Ports'; circa 1810. Scale circa 1:1950000. Scale bar of 100 miles (= 3.25 inches). Ink and watercolour on paper; 405 x 315mm. Maps and Plans: George III of England: Ships and Shipping: Maps of ports of England an...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1810
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1 item

2. Add MS 72848 A-B

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PORTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES: two pages extracted from a dismembered atlas of detailed plans of English and Welsh ports; circa 1810
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The atlas formed one of a series that extended until at least the middle of the 19th century. Although the maps contain information of strategic and defensive significance, the maps were probably intended for use as a means of controlling smuggling. Tax and excise offices are regularly indicated...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1810
Extent:

2 items

3. Add MS 72848 B

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Add MS 72848 B
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[Plan of Poole Harbour]. Scale circa 1:126700. Scale bar of 5 miles (= 2.5 inches). 'Number 14' on index map. Shows the area for which the port authority was responsible emphasing the nature of the coastline and its defences and the location of the Salt Office. Ink on paper, with annotations in...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1810
Extent:
1 item

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