Personalised Old Map of Soho

Discover the fascinating layers of London’s past with a personalised old map centred on Soho. This unique map is the perfect way to celebrate your personal connection to this iconic neighbourhood, whether as a keepsake for yourself or an unforgettable gift for someone special. It captures the character and transformation of Soho through the decades, allowing you to explore the area as it was seen by previous generations. Bring to life family stories, commemorate a memorable address, or simply indulge your curiosity about the evolution of one of London’s most storied districts.

Your bespoke Soho map unveils the streetscapes that now encompass landmarks such as the historic Carnaby Street, the bustling Piccadilly Circus, and the elegant Soho Square. Trace the origins of the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club or the iconic Palace Theatre, and observe how these locations and their surroundings have changed—or remained—over the years. Even if certain landmarks were established after your chosen mapping era, the map reveals the landscape they would eventually inhabit, providing historical context for today’s vibrant Soho.

Our custom maps are fully personalisable to reflect what matters most to you. Choose the precise spot to centre your map—perhaps on your home, office, or a place steeped in personal meaning. Highlight important locations, from a beloved bakery to the site of a family business. Add a dedication to commemorate a special occasion or milestone, or craft a witty or heartfelt title and subtitle. Every aspect of your map is tailored by hand, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece that truly resonates.

Your personalised map could focus on these areas in Soho

• Carnaby Street
• Old Compton Street
• Dean Street
• Greek Street
• Wardour Street
• Berwick Street
• Frith Street
• Chinatown (Gerrard Street)
• Golden Square
• Soho Square

Crafted for lasting beauty, each map is produced using premium giclée printing on archival-quality paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Select from a range of elegant framing options, including FSC-certified solid wood frames with crystal-clear acrylite glazing, or opt for a luxurious float-framed stretched canvas for a gallery feel. Whichever you choose, your Soho map arrives ready to display, designed to be a cherished focal point in any room.

These personalised maps are created from original Ordnance Survey maps dating from the 1870s through to the 1960s. The Ordnance Survey, famed for its meticulous detail and distinctive cartographic style, was the gold standard in British mapping—painstakingly charted with precision instruments and field surveys. The resulting maps are both visually striking and packed with historical information, capturing everything from the fine grain of Soho’s street layout to the changing footprint of its buildings. Your map is not just a decorative item but a window into the rich, layered history of one of London’s most remarkable areas.

Please note you are purchasing a fully customised old map. Modern landmarks, such as your house, may not have been built yet! You can contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.

Generally, larger maps look much better than smaller maps, because you can enjoy all of the smaller details. If you need a smaller map, I would suggest ‘zooming in’ so that the map covers a smaller area.

Because these maps are custom made to order, we can make you a map that looks great at at any size, from very small (8x10in/20x25cm) all the way to a few metres. If you are looking for a very large map, please get in touch.

The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.

Every map can be personalised or customised, for example if you want to mark your house or street on the map. The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

This personalised map would make a wonderful housewarming, birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, Mother’s Day, wedding anniversary or work leaving gift for someone from Soho, or someone who works there.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or on artist’s cotton canvas. Several frame choices are available for free, or custom framing is available for an additional fee. Please get in touch if you’re looking to order a very large map for a hotel or office, or if you’re looking for a size that isn’t available on my shop.