William Maitland (1693–1757) – Aldgate ward- Original copper engraving published by Maitland 1755 Engraved by B. Cole Map size: 36 x 23cm

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, a 3rd edition 1700, and a 4th edition in 1769.

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

Original copper engraving published by Maitland 1755

Engraved by B. Cole

Map size: 36 x 23cm