Old Map of Glasgow - Date Unknown..any guesses?

[RexAte]

Hi,

I've scanned an old map of Glasgow I thought you'd be interested in.

Exact date is not on the map (not that I can see), but given it states the "New Exchange", must be after 1829.

There are lots of place names, so any one with a good knowledge of Glasgow's history should be able to date it easily.

http://scotland.to/Map

Give it some time to download as it's 4Mb in size.

Cheers

Rod

[Ronnie]

Hi Rex

The map was engraved by John Crane Dower of London, and published in 1832. Dower based his engraving mainly on the 1830 plan of Glasgow by Hugh Wilson, so many of the features are as they were at the earlier date.

This information from the excellent "The Maps of Glasgow" by John Moore, published by Glasgow University Library.

Erm, very professional scanning, Rex.

Best, Ronnie

[RexAte]

Thanks for the info.

RE scanning...it was scanned at 200 DPI and converted to JPEG, I've also got a 600 DPI scan which is great for getting out the smaller details...pity it's 100Mb!

There is slight foxing on the paper. If anyone out there knows how to stop this getting worse I'd love to know.

R

[RexAte]

Just a follow up. I've reduced the map to 1.6Mb and the hi-res one to 13Mb. If anyone want's a copy - PM me.

Cheers

R

[Pgcc93]

Thanks RexAte,
Got me a nice new desktop wallpaper!
Cheers

[anok]

would not let me get it something about my credentials were suspect !

[The_Clincher]

i see no map

[Captain Brittles]

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[james73]

I cant see it either.



James H

[shuttle534]

Nor I.

[Apollo]

Ah well, might as well chip in:-

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