Old Map of Sussex in 1611 by John Speed - Worthing, Crawley, Brighton, Bognor, Eastbourne

This old, full colour and wonderful map shows the ancient county of Sussex as it was in 1611. It was created by John Speed and engraved by Jodocus Hondius, and originally published in Speed's "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine". The coat of arms of the Monarch of the United Kingdom appears in the top right, along with the Monarch's motto Dieu et mon droit - God and my right.

Many of the towns, villages and cities in Sussex are already visible in this map. Chichester - the capital of West Sussex today - was the capital of Sussex back then. There's a lovely detailed image of Colchester as it was in 1611 in the top left corner.

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91.5cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 37x50 inches (95x125cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x18 inch (61x45.5cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

I also have this same map in its monochrome form. Depending on your room’s aesthetic/decor, you might prefer this version.

Some of the towns, villages and places clearly visible in this old map include: East Grinstead, Crawley, Hastings, Brighton, Arundel, Petworth, Amberley, Lewes, Ditchling, Ashdown Forest, Worth, Ardingly, Rye, Shoreham and many more. But of course, many of them are spelt in their Early Modern English forms.

Take a look at the detailed images and try to spot your hometown!

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Sussex or anyone who finds themselves connected to this beautiful county.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.