Ancient Britain. Original antique map produced by the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge and published in 1832

Original hand coloured antique map. Engraved by J and C Walker. Published by Craddock & Baldwin, 1832

The Society of The Diffusion of Useful Knowledge was founded by Lord Brougham to further the education of the lower and middle classes.

The publication was not originally successful and was wound up in 1848. However the rights were acquired by a succession of publishers who modified the plates with later editions.

Cradock and Baldwin 1829 – 1832

Chapman and Hall 1844

C.Knight 1844 – 1852

G. Cox 1852 – 1853

Edward Stanford 1857 – 1874

Lord Brougham, an advocate of liberal policies, included the abolition of the slave trade.

Establishing University College, London. .

Lord High Chancellor 1830 -34

Passing the reform act, 1832