Antique Map MERTON, SOUTH WIMBLEDON, Lower Tooting, London street plan, c1925

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Antique MapSOUTH WIMBLEDON, LOWER TOOTING,MERTON etc.  Published London circa 1925 by George Philip & Son in "Philips' Handy Volume Atlas of London" A highly detailed map divided into half mile squares, printed in colour.The level of detail can be appreciated from the close up image provided.Covers South Wimbledon, Lower Tooting, Merton, part of Mitcham, Phipps Bridge, Colliers Wood and more.All the streets and important places are named including the Wimbledon and Croydon railway, Kingston Road, Dundonald Recreation ground, Haydon's Road, Ridgway, Grove Fever Hospital, (now St.George's hospital) Dorset Road, Wandle Park, Morden Station etc etc.A fascinating record of London as it was 100 years ago before the ravages of WWII and the march of modern development.  Fine, clean condition. The map was printed in two seperate halves which have been conjoined with archival tape (neutral pH) on the back of the map. Due to inconsistencies of the printing process there may be some slight mis-register along the join. There are unrelated maps printed on the back. Approx. 8" x  7" (210mm x 180mm) overall.T531023. Seller Inventory # 24451

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Title: Antique Map MERTON, SOUTH WIMBLEDON, Lower ...