William Maitland (1693–1757) – A New and Correct Plan of Limestreet ward – Original copper engraving published by William Maitland, 1755 Engraved by B. Cole .

William Maitland (1693–1757) was a Scottish merchant, who became famous as an historian and topographer.

Maitland travelled as merchant in northern Europe before settling for a time in London, where in 1739 he composed his most famous work “The History of London, from its Foundation by the Romans to the present time…”.

A second edition was published 1755.

In 1775 John Entick published another edition, enlarged and continued to 1772

Original copper engraving published by William Maitland, 1755

Engraved by B. Cole

Map size: 23 x 35cm