The series of sketches encircling the county detail events at the Hereford Fair of 1381; they are separated from the county landmarks by words from Poet Laureate and Herefordshire man John Masefield. Hereford cathedral and Nell Gwynne take centre place whilst just North a mermaid was apparently seen at Marden in 1679. Also recalled are experiences from the great earthquake of 1896: "like a steam roller", "like a dragged sewing-machine" or "like a fierce battle of lions" depending on where in the county the observers happened to be.
Herefordshire
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Poster-sized and litho printed on quality card in numbered limited editions, this is one in a series of pre-1974 county area Maps. Designed for framing and to stimulate conversation, JL Carr created the Maps as a way to present an optimistic set of testimonials to our indigenous, daring and buoyant forbears and to hearten those Englishmen who hope for a rekindling of the spirit which has enlivened our nation through its chequered history. These architectural, historical, literary and pictorial curiosities are not to be used for navigation; except in the broadest of terms.Map Details
Dimensions: H 55.7cm x W 43cm (22 x 17")
The county outline is light pink surrounded by a light green with dark text.
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