John Bartholomew & Son — Ireland Historical Wall Map (c. 1938)

A richly detailed portrait of Ireland in the interwar years, rendered with clarity and restraint. Compiled by John Bartholomew & Son around 1938, this sheet highlights principal through routes, secondary and other roads, inferior roads & footpaths, plus custom stations and frontier posts—features that speak directly to the realities of partition-era travel and trade. Relief is shown by spot heights, and the dense network of towns and small villages makes it superb for close study and family-history research.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This isn’t just wall art—it’s a contemporary reference to Ireland’s transport and border geography on the eve of the modern era. Every symbol and label helps trace journeys, occupations, and community ties—ideal for genealogists, educators, historians, designers, and collectors alike. It stands alone beautifully and pairs well with modern road atlases for then-and-now comparisons.

Hang it in studies, libraries, classrooms, archives, offices, or at home to invite reflection, research, and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. Choose the finish that suits your space:

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade matte paper.
Glare-free surface preserves fine linework and small labels—ideal for framing under glass.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate (true thermal bonding).
Durable, moisture-resistant, and wipe-clean—perfect for high-use research spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted cord for a ready-to-hang presentation. (Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for texture and longevity.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks ensure enduring colour and crisp typography.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: elegant, lacquered rails with top cord. (Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Genealogy-Friendly Detail: Abundant village names and minor roads aid family-history research.
✔ Era-True Snapshot: Border posts and custom stations reflect Ireland’s 1930s realities.
✔ Clarity at Scale: Clean symbology reads beautifully across a room and up close.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: A striking display with genuine reference value.
✔ Archival Craft: Premium materials preserve contrast, labels, and linework for decades.

Our Commitment

Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art processes, checked by hand, and packed with care. From press to wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring Ireland’s interwar landscape into focus. Order the John Bartholomew & Son — Ireland Historical Wall Map (c. 1938) today—a faithful, beautifully produced sheet that turns a room into a conversation.