Illustrated tourist map of Manchester and its surroundings - ca. 1950

This vintage pictorial poster highlights the city of Manchester as the central point of a network of discoveries in northwest England. The map uses a dynamic graphic style with a yellow background for the land and a bright blue for the Irish Sea. Numerous detailed illustrations dot the landscape, depicting cathedrals, castles, national parks (such as the Peak District), and seaside resorts like Blackpool with its famous tower. Passenger ships and a propeller-driven airliner (like a Douglas DC-6 or Lockheed Constellation) are also shown, suggesting a mid-1950s setting, the golden age of classic air and sea tourism. The red line connects Manchester to Liverpool, emphasizing the importance of the region's transport routes. An elegant compass rose adorns the bottom of the composition. The map measures 43 cm by 28 cm.

Condition :

Good condition. Please note, my maps are old and not always in perfect condition!

List of the main locations represented:

Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Lancaster, Chester, Buxton, Shrewsbury, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Derby, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Irish Sea, North Wales, Isle of Man.