Aggas Collection

London Map 1560 / Aggas
Map of London at the time of Queen Elizabeth I

St Pauls neighbourhood
Illustration of the streets and properties surrounding St Pauls Cathedral prior to the addition of the spire in the mid-14th century. From Aggas Plan, 1563. Date: 19th century

The Charing Cross Region about 1592 (litho)
7179951 The Charing Cross Region about 1592 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Charing Cross Region about 1592)

Cripplegate and neighbourhood, from Aggass map (engraving)
3636333 Cripplegate and neighbourhood, from Aggass map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cripplegate and neighbourhood, from Aggass map)

The site of Leicester Square, from Aggas map (engraving)
3636506 The site of Leicester Square, from Aggas map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The site of Leicester Square, from Aggas map)

Whitehall and Westminster, from Aggas map (engraving)
3636584 Whitehall and Westminster, from Aggas map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitehall and Westminster, from Aggas map)

Cromwells House, from Aggass map, taken from Herberts "City Companies"(engraving)
3636240 Cromwells House, from Aggass map, taken from Herberts " City Companies" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cromwells House)

St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Creator: Unknown
St. Pauls and Neighbourhood, (1897). Map based on Aggass plan of 1563, showing St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London. Also marked are the old city walls and Ludgate

Cromwell House, From Aggass Map, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Cromwell House, From Aggass Map, (1897). The house of Thomas Cromwell at Austin Friars in the City of London, after a 16th-century map. Cromwell (1485-1540), was chief minister to King Henry VIII

Bird s-eye view of the Palace of Westminster, London, c1560, (c1902-1905). The parliament buildings, Westminster Abbey and the River Thames, taken from Aggass Map of Westminster

The Strand, 1560 (1897). Artist: Ralph Aggas
The Strand, 1560 (1897). Part of a larger map. From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

FLEET STREET, THE TEMPLE, LONDON, From a Plan published by Ralph Aggas, 1563

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"Exploring London's Rich History: Unveiling the Enigmatic Aggas" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Aggas, a renowned cartographer whose maps have become invaluable treasures for historians. From the intricate details of his 1560 London Map to the enchanting litho of The Charing Cross Region in 1592, Aggas takes us on a journey through centuries. Delve into St Pauls neighborhood as depicted by Aggas, where ancient streets intertwine with modern life. Witness the evolution of Cripplegate and its surroundings through an engraving from Aggass map, offering glimpses into a bygone era. Leicester Square comes alive before your eyes as you gaze upon its origins captured meticulously on another one of Aggass' engravings. Travel further west to Whitehall and Westminster, where power and politics converge. Discover Cromwell's House standing tall amidst history's pages, immortalized by both Herbert's "City Companies" engraving and yet again on Aggass' map from 1897. Marvel at a bird's-eye view of the majestic Palace of Westminster circa 1560; let your imagination soar above this iconic landmark that has witnessed countless events throughout time. Wander along The Strand as it appeared in 1560 according to Ralph Aggas' artistic vision, envisioning bustling streets filled with life. Finally, lose yourself in St Pauls and its neighboring areas once more through an engraving based on Aggass' plan from 1563. Let these images transport you back to an age when London was still finding its identity but already leaving indelible marks on history. Aggas may be shrouded in mystery himself, but his legacy lives on within these remarkable maps that offer us glimpses into forgotten times. Embark on this visual odyssey through centuries past – uncover hidden stories etched onto each line drawn by his skilled hand.