Bring Newcastle’s Story Into Your Home
Every city has its story. Few have a spirit as tough, proud, and enduring as Newcastle. From bustling wharves and roaring steelworks to vibrant neighbourhoods and rolling coal trains along the Hunter, Newcastle’s history is woven through its streets, rivers, and rails. Kenneth Craigie’s 1936 Map of Newcastle and District captures this moment in time with exquisite detail—a testament to the past that built the present, ready to inspire generations to come.
Who This Map is For
Locals & Proud Novocastrians: Celebrate your roots and honour the place that shaped you, your family, and the generations before you.
History Lovers & Collectors: Add an authentic, beautifully restored piece of Newcastle’s heritage to your collection—a rare glimpse of the city’s growth and transformation in the 1930s.
Interior Designers & Stylists: Looking for something more meaningful than generic wall art? This map is a timeless centrepiece, infusing any space with character, history, and understated sophistication.
Educators, Museums, & Libraries: Engage visitors and students with a vivid, tangible record of Newcastle’s past, sparking curiosity and conversation.
Why You’ll Love This Map
✅ Connect with Your Past: See the city as it was nearly a century ago. Trace your family’s path, discover the origins of old streets, and watch the cityscape evolve before your eyes.
✅ Beautiful & Practical: More than décor, this map is a conversation starter, a teaching tool, and a daily reminder of Newcastle’s grit, resilience, and enduring spirit.
✅ Crafted to Last: We use premium materials and modern printing technology to create heirloom-quality reproductions designed to withstand time—just like Newcastle itself.
✅ Ready for Your Wall: With optional hang rails and multiple formats, it’s never been easier to bring history home.
Premium Materials & Expert Craftsmanship
We believe every historic map deserves presentation worthy of its legacy. That’s why we carefully select the finest materials and work with skilled craftspeople to produce a piece that’s as durable as it is beautiful.
Premium Paper Print
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Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-quality paper—thicker and stronger than standard poster stock, resisting yellowing and curling over time.
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Subtle matte finish reduces glare and provides crisp definition of every intricate line and label.
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Ideal for framing under glass—transforming this historic artefact into an elegant centrepiece for your home or office.
Laminated Edition
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Double encapsulated in two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate using genuine thermal bonding, not just surface lamination. This ensures exceptional protection against moisture, dirt, and everyday handling.
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Wipe-clean surface—perfect for schools, community centres, or anywhere the map may be touched and referenced regularly.
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Optional natural timber hang rails (lacquered to protect and enhance the grain) with attached hanging cord make installation effortless—simply hook and hang.
Museum-Quality Canvas
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Printed on luxurious 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, chosen for its weight, strength, and rich, textured feel reminiscent of traditional cartography.
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Fade-resistant, pigment-based inks soak deep into the canvas fibres, providing vibrant colour and razor-sharp detail that lasts for decades.
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Optional timber hang rails bring warmth and craftsmanship, with a classic look that blends seamlessly into both contemporary and heritage-inspired interiors.
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No need for framing—simply unbox, hang, and admire.
Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Original Publication |
1936 |
Cartographer |
Kenneth Craigie |
Dimensions |
994 mm (W) × 733 mm (H) |
Formats |
Paper, Laminated, Canvas |
Paper Weight |
160gsm archival-quality |
Laminate |
2 × 80-micron gloss laminate sheets |
Canvas Weight |
395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
Inks |
Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
Optional Hang Rails |
Available for Laminated & Canvas versions |
The Gift of Heritage
Looking for something truly special? This map makes a meaningful gift for housewarmings, anniversaries, retirements, or birthdays—especially for those with Newcastle roots or a passion for local history. It’s a way of honouring the past while celebrating the present, offering loved ones a daily connection to the place they call home.
Our Commitment
We don’t just reproduce maps. We protect stories. Using advanced printing methods, archival-grade materials, and dedicated quality checks, we ensure every map we deliver is worthy of its history—and of the walls it will adorn.
Bring Newcastle’s past into your present. Order today and own a piece of history—crafted with care, designed to endure, and ready to be treasured for generations.