London Maps

From Waterloo’s graffiti tunnels to Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast, our London day out blended iconic landmarks with fascinating historic maps — including one from 1593. Discover how exploring Westminster through maps and memories revealed just how much the city has changed over time.

Created just twelve years before the Gunpowder Plot, John Norden’s 1593 map of Westminster offers a remarkable glimpse into Tudor London, a world of marshes, manor houses and winding lanes that Guy Fawkes himself would soon walk. Hand-drawn long before satellites or drones, it captures the very heart of the city on the brink of history.