Ancient Illustrated Map of Britain

Ancient Illustrated Map of Britain

Matthew Paris map circa 1250. He drew the first regional maps of Britain, made even more notable for his decision to orient them with north at the top, in an age when most maps looked eastward.
Slide is labelled "British Museum. Cot MS CLAUD. D VI fol 8. GT BRITAIN Matthew Paris"

Morrab Library

Morrab Library

Lantern Slide

MG.430