Ever wondered what the oldest map of London is? Well, the oldest surviving complete map of the city dates back to the 1570s — and it's going on display in April, as part of Magnificent Maps of London ...

Any commuter knows the frustration of watching the train they've just run for already pulling away from the platform. But an incredible new version of the London Underground map promises to make ...

The oldest surviving complete map of London is to go on display as part of a new exhibition. Civitas Londinium was created in the 1570s and gives a view across the capital, from the bear-baiting pits ...

Britain's capital has undergone some dramatic changes over the centuries. Before structures like the Gherkin, the London Eye, and even Big Ben loomed over the city, it was home to bear-baiting pits ...

A nearly century-old snapshot of the London Underground could be yours – that is, if you have £100,000 to spare. Christie's is set to auction off a rare 1932 draft of the Tube map created by Harry ...

A 5,000 sq ft (465 sq m) version of the map is to go on display in Stratford, east London A street artist has created a huge cartoon map of London to celebrate the capital's past and present cultural ...

"Harry Beck's influence is enormous and wide ranging for transport maps. His concept was that when a passenger was underground, it didn't matter to them where they were above ground. As long as they ...

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16:19, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 Updated: 16:20, Wed, Nov 12, 2025 Today’s map for the London Underground is made of straight lines and 45 degree angles, and has become an icon of public transport and London ...

Civitas Londinium was created in the 1570s and gives a view across the capital, from the bear-baiting pits of Southwark to the fields of Highgate. Other maps to feature include a survey of the damage ...