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Maps of London. Written by Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:53 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Whoa! This is wonderful! I will spend HOURS!, penned by Cathy Allen

If you like maps, I suggest you explore further among the Crace Collection of London Maps at the British Library, which is where I found the 1807 map which I posted above. It's a huge collection (1200+ maps); a pity the index is not chronological though.

Two other maps in the Crace Collection which are relevant to S&S are Cary's 1790 and Phillips 1810. Among other things you can see that the land just to the north of Portman Square was being developed from open fields during that period, so the residents of this elegant area were living next to a perpetual building site!

Another wonderful source of maps and images of London past is the MOTCO Database of Images and Maps of London past. (Linked below - thankfully well indexed.)
Exploring that lot should keep you out of mischief all winter!
Enjoy!

MOTCO Database - Images & Maps of London

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Lady Middleton's none-too-subtle hints Barbara (9/25/2009 1:07 a.m.)

Manipulating language in S&S Erica M. (9/25/2009 11:21 a.m.)
- It seems funny... Barbara (9/25/2009 11:39 a.m.)
  - Perhaps he enjoyed himself too much to care ;-) Erica M. (9/25/2009 4:08 p.m.)
I'd prefer Lady Middleton's ways... Reeba (9/25/2009 3:45 p.m.)
- She's a laughing-stock first and foremost Tom P2 (9/25/2009 5:08 p.m.)
- Vain and dismayed Ivonne (9/26/2009 10:21 a.m.)
Lady Middleton and good breeding Aruna (9/26/2009 2:17 p.m.)
- Is this a different house, then? kathleen (elder) (9/26/2009 4:57 p.m.)
  - Mrs. Jennings' house Aruna (9/26/2009 6:30 p.m.)
    - London addresses - Portman Square, Berkeley St. etc Rachel G (9/26/2009 8:22 p.m.)
      - Oops! Map is 1807. nfm Rachel G (9/26/2009 8:35 p.m.)
      - Perhaps this will help   Myretta (9/26/2009 8:52 p.m.)
        
        Whoa! This is wonderful! I will spend HOURS!   Cathy Allen (9/26/2009 10:53 p.m.)
        
        Maps of London.   Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:53 a.m.)
        
        WOW -- A jackpot! Thanks, Rachel; see you in Spring :-) (nfm)   Cathy Allen (9/27/2009 1:26 p.m.)
        
        Brilliant!   Rachel G (9/27/2009 2:22 a.m.)
        
        Very useful - thank you!   Aruna (9/27/2009 8:58 a.m.)

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