An interesting 18th century chart of the river Thames

BOWLES, Carington.

Bowles's Draught of the River Thames, from it's Spring in Gloucester-Shire, to it's Influx into the Sea; with a Table of all Locks, Wears, and Bridges thereupon: shewing the Tolls payable at each and their distance by Water from one another.
London: Carington Bowles, 1774. Coloured. 225 x 915mm.

Repairs to stitch holes at centre fold.

A detailed map of the length of the Thames, although extended to show Bath. It also shows the main roads in the area.


Stock ID : 21901