John Cary

This map is by the renowned English cartographer John Cary who founded a family business which produced a large number of maps, charts and globes. His first premises were at 188 Strand (1783-1787) moving to 181 Strand in 1791 for a period of nearly thirty years before moving to 86 St. James's Street, London (1820 - 1832)

His ability brought him a special commission in 1794 from the Postmaster-General to survey the roads of Great Britain. He is perhaps best known for the important English county atlases he produced. Cary's New and Correct English Alas which was first published in 1787 but which went into a number of editions in succeeding years. The maps for the new edition of Camden's Britannia by Richard Gough in 1789 and 1806. Cary's Traveller's Companion, 1790 and later editions - a handy pocket reference for the golden age of coaching. He also worked with John Stockdale to produce The New British Atlas in 1805.

Gone is the decoration which his predecessors used on their maps. His maps broke new ground with their modern style of clarity and fine engraving.