Plan Collection

Swindon Works Map, c. 1940s
Swindon Works Map, c.1940s, showing the growth of the GWR Works in Swindon between 1846 and the 1940s. The sheer volume of workshops and sidings can be seen in fascinating detail

Drawings and Cross section of the Iron Bridge constructed in 1779 at Coalbrookdale
CHT289161 Drawings and Cross section of the Iron Bridge constructed in 1779 at Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, England, 1784 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by French School

Map of the British Empire
The Howard Vincent map of the British Empire, 1897 Date: 1897

D-DAY MAP 1944
Plan 1C - Operation Neptune, an elaborate map detailing the proposed D-Day Normandy assault landings by Allied troops on the French beaches. Date: June 1944

Cross-section of Filippo Brunelleschis design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy
FLORENCE: BRUNELLESCHI. Cross-section of Filippo Brunelleschis design for the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Contemporary drawing by Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli

Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC
Map of the Battle of Cannae, in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War, 216 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

London Zoo 1929 MD93_07025
London Zoo, Regents Park, Westminster. Line drawing entitled " The Gardens of the Zoological Society of London 1929" and " the Gardens 1829" (inset)

Map of the British Empire
The Howard Vincent map of the British Empire, 1897 Date: 1897

Nelson outlining his battle plans for Trafalgar, 1805
This picture illustrates the famous incident when Nelson, visiting Lord Sidmouth five weeks before Trafalgar, dipped a finger in the port and sketched his plan for the expected battle

Battle Of Waterloo
A plan of the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 18th June 1815. Here an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington defeated the Imperial French

General Lee and General Jackson before Chancellorsville, US Civil War
Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson conferring before the battle of Chancellorsville, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Old Map of the Alps
OLD MAP OF THE ALPS

Avebury / Stukeley Map
A beautifully drawn overhead plan of the stone circles and embankment ditches at Avebury. Stukeleys accuracy is impressive, charting every stone, pasture and building

Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
Map of the City of Dublin, Ireland. Published in 1797, this map includes details of the canals being built at the time. Canal Harbour (lower right)

Plans of the Terra Nova ship
Diagram showing the layour of the Terra Nova ship from the expedition to the Antarctic 1910-13 Date: 1910

Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Map of Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, England Victorian Engraving, 1840. Source: Original edition from my own archives

Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Battle Of Waterloo
A plan of the Battle of Waterloo in present-day Belgium during the Napoleonic Wars, 18th June 1815. Here an Anglo-Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington defeated the Imperial French

Artichoke
Antique engraving of an artichoke, isolated on white

Map of England Showing the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish Districts

Map of Victoria Park
The proprosed plan of Victoria Park, Bethnal Green. The entire tract of land lying between the Hackney and Whitechapel roads contains about 290 acres

Overhead view of Dublin during the Easter Rising
A birds eye view of Dublin looking westward up the River Liffey, showing positions held by the Sinn Feiners during the Easter Rising in April 1916

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

Lucca, Italy
A bird s-eye view town of Lucca in Tuscany showing the fortified walls and street plan

Plan of ship SS Great Britain
Illustrations showing a side cutaway view and an overhead view of Brunel's steamship SS Great Britain, launched in 1843. Date: 1845

The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The Village of Kineton, Warwickshire, 1885-1887, (1944). Map showing the market place, St Peters Church, Wesleyan chapel, the Steam Corn Mill, the Manor House and the River Dene

WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon - with Military locations
End of WW2 - Map of Beirut, Lebanon showing Military locations important for a British serviceman stationed in the city at the end of the Second World War

VENICE: MAP, 17TH CENTURY. Map of Venice by Guiseppe Heintz, 17th century

16th Century Plan of Florence
16th century plan of Florence, Italy. Detail from the map of Etruria (Tuscany and Northern Lazio), in the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum.The Gallery of Maps holds maps which were commissioned

Plan of Washington DC, 1793
Washington DC as originally laid out, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 1793 engraving

Map of St Pauls and area
Map of St. Pauls area, from Agass plan

Old Map of London
OLD MAP OF LONDON

Tourist map of Bergen, Norway
Tourist map (TKT - Turisttrafikkomiteen) of Bergen, Hordaland County, Norway. Date: 1951

City map of Florence, Italy, lithograph, published in 1897
City map of Florence - capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany. Lithograph, published in 1897

Map of the ancient Jerusalem, copperplate engraving, published in 1774
Map of the ancient Jerusalem. Copperplate engraving, published in 1774

Old fashioned steam train locomotive
Vintage engraving the plasn and diagram of an old fashioned steam train locomotive, the Bogie and radial tank engine by Neilson and Company of Gaslgow

A New Map of the Roman Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, pub
BAL42841 A New Map of the Roman Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, pub. by Bassett & Chiswell, 1676 (hand coloured plate engraving) by Speed

An Exact Delineation of the cities of London and Westminster and the suburbs (engraving)
XJF2639696 An Exact Delineation of the cities of London and Westminster and the suburbs (engraving) by Faithorne, William (1616-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greyhound design
Drawing 26 Vol 2 by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1876. (Two separate negatives)

Bouncing Bomb
Plans for Operation Chastise drawn by Sir Barnes Neville Wallis for the bouncing bomb used in the raid known as the Dambusters in World War II Date: c. 1943

1832 Darwins ship HMS Beagle plan
" H.M.S. Beagle Middle Section Fore and Aft 1832" from " The Voyage of HMS Beagle" (cover title) by Charles Darwin Illustrated edition of 1990

British First Airborne dug in at Arnhem; Second World War, 1
Photograph showing a unit of the British First Airborne Division, in shallow trenches along a road side near Arnhem, September 1944

Map of Cyprus - The Island of Venus. circa 1930s

Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving
Engraved illustration of the Travels of The Apostle Paul Map Engraving from The Popular Pictorial Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, Published in 1862

Opera House Plan
circa 1865: A floor plan of the Paris Opera house. The building was designed by architect Charles Garnier and opened in 1875

NEW YORK, 17th CENTURY. Rectified redraft of the Castello Plan of 1660, the earliest known plan of New Amsterdam

Map of Venice
Map of the city of Venice, Italy Date: 19th century

City map of Berlin and surrounding, Germany, lithograph, published 1897
City map of Berlin and surrounding, capital of Germany. Lithograph, published in 1897

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"Unveiling the Blueprint of Success: The Power of a Well-Crafted Plan" In every era, plans have shaped destinies and transformed history. From the meticulously detailed Swindon Works Map in the 1940s to the strategic D-Day Map of 1944, maps have guided armies towards victory and nations towards liberation. The grandeur of empires is etched on maps like the British Empire's expansive territories, reminding us that meticulous planning can forge vast dominions. Even legendary figures like Admiral Nelson relied on precise battle plans to secure triumph at Trafalgar in 1805. Beyond military conquests, plans have given rise to architectural marvels. Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence showcased his visionary plan through Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli's contemporary drawing. This cross-section blueprint exemplifies how careful planning can manifest breathtaking beauty. Yet not all plans come to fruition unscathed. The Titanic blueprint serves as a haunting reminder that even with meticulous preparations, unforeseen circumstances may arise. Nevertheless, it underscores the importance of thorough planning and risk assessment. From historic battles such as Waterloo or Chancellorsville during the US Civil War where General Lee and General Jackson strategized their moves before engaging in combat, we witness how well-executed they can turn tides amidst chaos and uncertainty. Even ancient times bear testament to strategic brilliance; Hannibal's Battle of Cannae plan from 216 BC showcases his tactical genius by encircling enemy forces—an enduring lesson in outmaneuvering adversaries. Plans extend beyond warfare; they shape our world at large. Whether it be mapping zoological wonders like London Zoo in 1929 or charting geographical landscapes like an old map detailing the majestic Alps—plans enable exploration and understanding of our surroundings while fostering conservation efforts for future generations. In essence, these diverse examples remind us that behind every triumph, there lies a well-crafted plan.