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An Accurate Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire, divided into its Wapontakes, 1785
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An Accurate Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire, divided into its Wapontakes, 1785
Drawn from Surveys, with various additional Improvements: Illustrated with Historical Extracts relative to its Natural Produce, Mines, Minerals, Manufactures, Trade and the present state of its Principal Towns.
By Emanuel Bowen.
Scale 20 miles : 4.8 inches.
Size 71 x 53 cm.
Original at Sheffield Libraries: y09345
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Media ID 14046971
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This print showcases "An Accurate Map of the West Riding of Yorkshire, divided into its Wapontakes" from 1785. The map, drawn by Emanuel Bowen, is a testament to the meticulous surveys and additional improvements made during that time. Measuring at an impressive size of 71 x 53 cm, it offers a detailed representation of the region's natural produce, mines, minerals, manufactures, trade, and the present state of its principal towns. The historical extracts accompanying this map provide valuable insights into the rich heritage and significance of Yorkshire's West Riding. It serves as a window into the past for those seeking to explore and understand this remarkable area. Preserved in Sheffield Libraries' archives under reference number y09345, this original piece holds immense historical value. Its scale is precisely measured at 20 miles : 4.8 inches—allowing viewers to grasp distances accurately within their minds. As one gazes upon this print from Sheffield City Archives, they are transported back in time—a journey through centuries filled with stories waiting to be discovered. Whether you have personal ties to Yorkshire or simply appreciate cartography as an art form and historical resource—the beauty and depth captured within this image will undoubtedly captivate your imagination.
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