Old Pictorial Map of Stratford Upon Avon in 1948 by Kerry Lee - Shakespeare, Theatre, Nash's House

This charming pictorial map of Stratford-upon-Avon was created by Kerry Lee and originally published in 1948, dedicating the whole design to the life and legacy of the town's most famous son, William Shakespeare. Rather than a strict topographical survey, Lee's map is illustrated throughout with playful scenes and characters, celebrating Shakespeare as the 'immortal bard' in a style typical of mid-twentieth century pictorial cartography.

The map traces Shakespeare's life through the town, from his birthplace on Henley Street to New Place, where he lived out his final years, and Nash's House standing nearby. Holy Trinity Church, his burial place beside the River Avon, and the town's theatre, home to generations of his plays, both feature, while charming illustrations depict his children, friends and old schoolmaster dotted among the map's poet's landmarks, alongside other affectionate anecdotes from his life in Stratford.

With its literary charm, this map makes a delightful wedding, anniversary, birthday or Christmas gift for teachers, actors, theatre-lovers and Shakespeare enthusiasts alike, and it also suits a memorable retirement or corporate gift. Every hand-drawn illustration and line of lettering from this 1948 pictorial map has been carefully restored for a crisp, characterful print.