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250mb of old maps of South London

January 4, 2011 by Fosco Lucarelli Leave a Comment

Maps dating back to the 16th century, free for downloading. Here.

Londini Angliae Regni Metropolis – circa 1690

Simonson’s Map of Kent – 1596

Kelly and Co. Map of Dulwich and Sydenham – circa 1888

Northern half of borough

Ancient parish boundaries


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