William Birchynshaw's Map of Exeter, 1743

Richard Oliver, Roger Kain, Todd Gray

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English

Devon & Cornwall Record Society
20 December 2019

British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Historical maps & atlases

Series: Devon and Cornwall Record Society

A major re-examination of the history of map-making in Exeter, following on from the recent discovery of a 'new' town map of the city in 1743 This major re-examination of the history of map-making in Exeter, the historic county town of Devon, follows from the recent discovery of a 'new' Georgian town map of the city.

That map, by William Birchynshaw (a man not known tohave produced any other), is reproduced in facsimile, along with nearly two dozen other maps from 1587 through to 1949. They are prefaced by an introduction which places the new discovery within the context of four centuries of map-making, demonstrating how Birchynshaw owed a debt both to John Hooker's map of 1587 and to that by Ichabod Fairlove of 1709; and provides an overview of Exeter in 1743, showing that, although was city was basking in economic prosperity due to its cloth trade, it was also still largely confined within its ancient walls. The volume as a whole represents a significant reassessment of Exeter's history.

RICHARD OLIVER is a historian and has been a Research Fellow in the History of Cartography at the University of Exeter since 1989.

ROGER KAIN CBE is a Fellow of the British Academy and its Vice-President (Research and Higher Education Policy).

He is Professor of Humanities in the School of Advanced Study, University of London and was previously its Dean and Chief Executive, 2010-17.

TODD GRAY MBE is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and the author of more thana dozen books on Exeter.

Edited by: Richard Oliver, Roger Kain, Todd Gray
Imprint: Devon & Cornwall Record Society
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 315mm, Width: 270mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780901853974
ISBN 10: 0901853976
Series: Devon and Cornwall Record Society
Pages: 74
Publication Date: 20 December 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Seven Maps of Exeter Exeter in 1743

TODD GRAY MBE is Research Fellow at the University of Exeter and the author or editor of a number of volumes on Exeter and Devon including William Birchynshaw's Map of Exeter, 1743 and The Chronicle of Exeter, 1205-1722.

Reviews for William Birchynshaw's Map of Exeter, 1743

The large format of the volume is very welcome as it allows for the publication of images at an easy-to-view size. For those who recognise the value of maps and high quality research, of the sort found in this book, this volume is a must. The knowledge imparted by the three authors is invaluable. THE LOCAL HISTORIAN