Personalised Old Map of Westminster

Step back in time and discover the Borough of Westminster as it once was, with a personalised historical map crafted just for you. Whether you’re celebrating a special anniversary, searching for a distinctive housewarming present, or honouring your own connection to this iconic London borough, this bespoke map invites you to gaze upon streets and landmarks as they appeared in a bygone era. It’s the perfect keepsake for those with a deep appreciation for Westminster’s rich tapestry of history and urban life.

The map encompasses the areas now home to such enduring landmarks as Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St James’s Park, the Houses of Parliament, and the elegant Trafalgar Square. The map reveals not only the grand institutions of the time, but also the intricate network of smaller streets and historic locales that shaped Westminster’s unique character. Imagine discovering how the city looked before today’s bustling thoroughfares, or tracing the development of these iconic sites through the decades.

Every map is fully customisable to celebrate your unique story or interest. Choose to centre your historical map on any address—perhaps your own home, a meaningful business, or a cherished meeting spot. Important places can be marked, such as an ancestor’s residence or the site of a special memory. Add your own dedication message, personalise the title and subtitle, or highlight locations with custom icons. Each map is meticulously hand-finished to reflect your wishes, making it a truly one-of-a-kind memento.

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

• Mayfair
• Soho
• Marylebone
• St James’s
• Pimlico
• Belgravia
• Paddington
• Fitzrovia (southern part)
• Bayswater (eastern part)
• Victoria

Our maps are produced using the highest quality materials and printing techniques. Each edition is printed using the giclée method, which ensures crisp detail and vibrant, lasting colour on archival-grade paper or premium artist’s cotton canvas. You can select from a range of framing options, including elegant FSC-certified wooden frames with crystal-clear acrylite glazing, or opt for a luxurious float-framed stretched canvas for a more contemporary finish. Every piece is designed to both preserve and showcase your map beautifully for generations.

Your personalised Westminster map is created from original Ordnance Survey maps published between the 1870s and the 1960s. The Ordnance Survey’s meticulous field surveys and skilled draughtsmanship produced maps renowned for their accuracy, clarity, and aesthetic refinement. These historic OS maps not only serve as unrivalled records of how Westminster evolved, but also stand as works of art in their own right—offering a fascinating window into the architectural and social fabric of the city during the Victorian and post-war periods.

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 Westminster, 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.