Map of Glamorganshire, John Speed. 1610

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Map of Glamorganshire, John Speed. 1610, Engraving and watercolour
John Speed was a tailor who devoted his leisure time to map-making. His talents were soon recognised, and with the support of Queen Elizabeth he turned his full attention to cartography, and created some of the earliest town plans in Britain.

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National Museum of Wales 2012
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