Personalised Old Map of Southwark

Step back in time and experience the rich tapestry of London’s Borough of Southwark with a truly unique, personalised historical map. Whether you’re a local with deep-rooted connections to this storied district or searching for a thoughtful gift for someone who cherishes their London heritage, this map will captivate and delight. These bespoke maps connect your personal story to the evolving cityscape, making them ideal for commemorating a special address, marking family history, or simply celebrating Southwark’s fascinating past.

Your map encompasses areas now famous for their historic and cultural significance, including Borough Market, the site of centuries-old trade and culinary tradition. Explore the grounds that now feature Southwark Cathedral, with its origins stretching back to the medieval era. Trace the land surrounding the Globe Theatre, celebrated for its Shakespearean heritage, or the area by Tower Bridge, which transformed London’s skyline. The map also spans the vibrant stretch of Bankside, long a hub of entertainment and riverside life, and the site of the Imperial War Museum, a landmark of national remembrance.

Personalisation is at the heart of this product. You can centre your map on any location within Southwark—be it your home, a favourite park, or a meaningful family spot. Highlight as many places as you like, from ancestral streets to that beloved pub by the river. Add a bespoke dedication to commemorate a milestone, and customise the map’s title and subtitle to reflect an inside joke, family name, or personal message. Each map is individually crafted, allowing for limitless creativity and meaning.

Your personalised map could focus on these areas in Borough of Southwark

• Bermondsey
• Borough
• Elephant and Castle
• Peckham
• Camberwell
• Dulwich (East Dulwich and Dulwich Village)
• Rotherhithe
• Walworth
• Nunhead
• Surrey Quays

Crafted to the highest standard, your map is printed using premium giclée techniques on archival-grade paper or artist’s cotton canvas, ensuring vivid clarity and long-lasting colour. Choose from a range of framing options, including elegant FSC-certified wooden frames with crystal-clear acrylite glazing, or opt for our "float framed" stretched canvas for a gallery-quality finish. Each map is produced to order, making it a lasting and luxurious addition to any home or office.

These maps are based on original Ordnance Survey sheets from the 1870s through to the 1960s. The Ordnance Survey’s legacy of precision and artistry is legendary, with their maps renowned for both meticulous detail and attractive design. The 6-inch and 25-inch series capture the intricate street patterns and riverside wharves of Victorian Southwark, while later editions reveal the district’s gradual transformation through the twentieth century. Each map offers a glimpse into the London of yesteryear, making your custom piece both a decorative treasure and a fascinating window into local history.

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 Borough of Southwark, 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.