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Maps of UK
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Biography
John Cary
(c. 1754-1835)
Many writers regard John Cary as one of the
finest of English Cartographers. His maps, of course, are not decorative in the seventeenth-century sense
but he came on the scene at a time when the large-scale county maps had
recently become available, roads were being used as never before and accurate
geographical information from distant countries was being received in greater
and greater detail. His fine
craftsmanship and ability as an engraver enabled him to make the fullest use of
these sources and from them he produced a wide range of maps of great accuracy
and clarity. His work covered not
only county maps but world atlases, road maps, town and canal plans, sea charts
and terrestrial and celestial globes. His business was eventually taken over by G.F. Cruchley (fl. 1822-75)
who continued to use Cary’s engravings throughout his life and it is believed
that some plates were still in use in the 20th. century though the
Cary firm was officially closed ca. 1850.
The cartographic historian, Sir H.G.
Fordham, regarded Cary as the “Most representative, able and prolific of
English cartographers” – high praise from a man who had made a special
study of Cary’s life and work. Whether we agree or not with this assessment, it cannot be denied that
Cary was a fine craftsman.
Source: "Antique Maps".
By Carl Moreland and David Bannister.
First published in 1983.
The
following map derives from:
John Cary's “New Universal Atlas”,
containing Distinct Maps of all the Principal States and Kingdoms throughout
the world.
London: Printed for J. Cary Engraver and
Map-feller, No 181 near Norfolk Street, Strand. 1808.”
Cary, John A NEW MAP OF ENGLAND
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The
following maps derive from:
John Cary's “New and Correct English
Atlas” (quarto); being a new set of county
maps, from actual surveys. Exhibiting all the direct & principal cross
roads, cities, towns and most considerable villages, parks, rivers, navigable
canals etc. Preceded by a general map of South Britain showing the connection
of one map with another. Also a
general description of each county and directions for the junction of the roads
from one county to another. LONDON: printed for JOHN CARY, engraver & map seller, No. 181, near
Norfolk Street, Strand. Published
as the act directs Jan. 1, 1793”:
(Each county map is accompanied by a
descriptive text) |
Cary, John GENERAL MAP OF SOUTH BRITAIN AND WALES
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Cary, John BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
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Cary, John CAMBRIDGESHIRE
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Cary, John DURHAM
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Cary, John ESSEX
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