Map of zeppelin and aeroplane bombs on London from World War I (1919) by Herbert Green

A City Under Fire — Map of Zeppelin & Aeroplane Bombs on London (1919) by Herbert Green

Air-raid sirens, searchlights, and the thrum of engines over the Thames—this 1919 wall map by Herbert Green gathers the recorded bomb strikes from the First World War’s Zeppelin and aeroplane raids into a stark portrait of a modern city at war. Street by street, district by district, London’s home front is made visible: patterns of attacks, clusters of impact, and the civilian scale of a conflict that reached from the Western Front to the very heart of the capital.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s a primary record of endurance. Each plotted strike and carefully annotated locality captures how Londoners experienced the air war between 1915–1918—nights of fear, resilience, and recovery. Ideal for military historians, educators, museum curators, family researchers, and anyone with a connection to London or the Great War, this map is both a visual memorial and a powerful teaching tool.

Display it in classrooms, offices, museums, libraries, or your home to invite reflection, study, and remembrance.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves fine plotting and dense place-name detail.
Ideal for framing under glass, showcasing the map’s evidence with sober clarity.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for schools, reading rooms, and high-traffic exhibits.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord provide a polished, ready-to-display presentation—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and lasting strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks deliver deep tone and crisp annotation that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the wood grain, with a top cord for effortless hanging—timeless and elegant in any setting. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ A Detailed Historical Record: A contemporaneous 1919 visualization of London’s WWI air-raid damage—compelling and instructive.
✔ Powerful Teaching Tool: Clear plotting and legible labeling support lessons in military history, urban studies, and social memory.
✔ Room-Ready Clarity: Balanced engraving and typography read beautifully from across the room and reward close study.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks preserve contrast and fine detail for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions offer a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Meaningful Gift: Honour family stories, community heritage, and the resilience of Londoners under fire.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Bring history into your space with this sobering, beautifully produced record of the air war over London. Order the Map of Zeppelin & Aeroplane Bombs on London (1919) today—a tribute to those who endured, and a reminder of the past that shaped our present.