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Combining old and new or marrying vintage with modern has been a trend in home décor for quite sometime. This desire can be sparked by many things: the architecture (or lack thereof) in your home, a heirloom, or a thrift store crush.

So, whether you live in a fresh, pristine new build, or an old cottage, there are many ways of bringing this two worlds together. A rustic, weathered terracotta pot on a brand-new windowsill, or chic interiors featuring rough, worn paintwork, and my favourite, a gorgeous stylish frame of an Old Map.


Vintage Maps are a great way to add contrast between old and new to a home, either sitting in a modern piece of furniture or hanging in the wall. It is a piece of art filled with history and memories; they are perfect at bringing a touch of character, interest and charm into any place. Without a doubt, it will be the centrepiece of your home. Here are some ideas how you can style your home with a Vintage Map:

MEMORIES  - Framing a favourite place that takes you back to happy moments, and creates a warm feeling of nostalgia.

ANCESTORS - A great resource to learn about a place at a particular point in time, and connect you to your past.

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OXFORDSHIRE 1750

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HISTORY -Perfect for those who love history, and are fascinated by seeing the birth of the modern world through the eyes of historians and cartographers.

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BRITISH INDIA 1851

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ADVENTURE & TRAVEL - Inspiration for explorers. It can give ideas between trips, or just can keep the dream of foreign lands alive.

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WORLD MAP 1799

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I am in love with maps!

It has the magic to bring back the most fond memories. We can revisit places that we love, bringing back the smells, sounds and tastes we experienced. It brings families together, the centre point of a home, where we reminisce and remember happy memories, thinking back to stories from the past.

As human beings, we all have our own values, beliefs and attitudes that we have developed throughout the course of our lives.

Our ancestors, family, friends, community and the experiences we have had all contribute to our sense of who we are and how we view the world.

Ancient maps take us through a journey back in time and remind us of our knowledge and our perception of the world.

The history illustrated in maps are not merely geographical, but also a perceptual history of how we see the world, each other, and, ultimately, ourselves.

Anyone else loves old maps?

Here at Old Maps Library we absolutely love it! Please have a look on our store and take this journey through time with us. ⏳ ❤️

We have a great collection of Tallis maps featuring cities and countries here on our website.

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