Glasgow Historical Pictorial Wall Map

Glasgow Historical Pictorial Wall Map

Illustrated by L.G. Bullock
Size: 630 mm (W) x 900 mm (H)

Step into the heart of Scotland’s industrial and cultural powerhouse with this charming historical pictorial map of Glasgow, lovingly illustrated by artist L.G. Bullock. Brimming with period character, architectural detail, and nostalgic charm, this beautifully rendered map captures the essence of mid-20th-century Glasgow—when steam trains roared through the city, merchant halls echoed with commerce, and the River Clyde bustled with shipbuilding pride.

A glorious tribute to Glasgow’s rich heritage, this map is both an elegant piece of wall art and a visual time capsule that brings the city’s storied streets to life.

🖋️ A Vivid Snapshot of Historic Glasgow

This detailed pictorial map includes:

• 🏛 Prominent landmarks such as the University of Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, and George Square

• 🏘 Street-level detail showcasing the city’s iconic grid and crescents

• 🌳 Green spaces including the Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Park

• 🚉 Railway stations and routes, celebrating Glasgow’s deep transport legacy

• 🎨 All illustrated in an elegant line-and-wash style evocative of 20th-century artistic cartography

Whether you know the city well or are discovering its legacy for the first time, this map invites you to explore a bygone Glasgow full of pride, grit, and grandeur.

📐 Map Specifications

🖨️ Format & Finish Options

All versions are produced in Australia using premium materials and printing technologies:

📄 Paper (160 gsm Coated Matte)

• A classic, smooth matte finish

• Ideal for framing under glass for a timeless, gallery-quality look

🧽 Laminated (Encapsulated Gloss)

• Fully encapsulated in two layers of 80-micron gloss laminate

• Durable, wipe-clean, and protected against creasing, fading, and wear

• Perfect for busy spaces or practical use

🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails

• Combines the resilience of lamination with a vintage aesthetic

• Natural timber rails at top and bottom, with a cord for easy hanging

• A ready-to-hang display piece with visual impact

🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Printed on museum-grade matte canvas using fade-resistant pigment inks

• Rich texture and depth create an archival-quality look and feel

• Flexible, durable, and perfect for home, office, or gallery settings

🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails

• The most elegant finish: canvas print mounted with handcrafted wooden hang rails

• Timber rails finished in warm natural lacquer and a strong hanging cord

• Ready to hang and enjoy—an instant statement piece

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery of hang-railed versions, as each is individually hand-fitted by our professional framer.

🎁 Ideal For:

• Proud Glaswegians and Scotland enthusiasts

• Lovers of historical architecture and civic design

• Interior decorators seeking stylish vintage wall art

• Thoughtful gifts for housewarmings, graduations, or retirements

• Educational and heritage institutions

✨ Glasgow in Line and Legend

From the winding streets of the Merchant City to the green boulevards of the West End, this map invites you to see Glasgow not just as it is, but as it was—proud, bustling, and steeped in industrial romance. It’s a portrait of a city in motion, captured with elegance and affection by a skilled hand.

Hang this map, and hang a piece of Scottish history on your wall.
A beautiful tribute to Glasgow’s past—and its enduring soul.