A magnificently-detailed map of the University of Durham, showing all of the college and university buildings, and the arms and mottos of each of the colleges.
The University is spread across the city, so much of the rest of Durham is depicted too, including the medieval bridges, the marketplace, Castle, and of course the World Heritage Durham Cathedral - often voted the nation's favourite, and which is the location for both University matriculation and graduation ceremonies.
The map was originally drawn by hand in 2011, and took me over 80 hours to create. I began with a detailed pencil sketch, then drew over using ink dip-pens with calligraphy and drawing nibs.
This eighth edition of the map was updated in June 2023. The map has been extended slightly to include Rushford Court, which was the temporary home of John Snow College in 2019-21 and will be for Hild Bede College in 2023-24. It might also become the 19th college. Wharton Park, Crook Hall and the Durham Miners Hall now fit onto the map as well. The new Business School building at The Sands is also included. Other changes include the move of Education to the Confluence building on the Science Site, and the addition of the new chancellor Fiona Hill to the list of Wardens & Chancellors.
This map is a perfect memento for anyone who has studied or worked at Durham University, and makes an ideal graduation gift.
I do have a few prints left from earlier editions - please contact me if you're interested.
PRINT DETAILS:
❖ 8th edition fine art print.
❖ Prints are signed by me, dated, and numbered out of a print run of 300.
❖ Prints are about A2-sized (400 x 530mm)
❖ Printed on high-quality 300gsm light cream card (FSC carbon neutral | archival | acid free).
❖ The paper has an antique 'laid' texture - perfect for maps!
❖ Prints will come rolled-up in clear plastic, and shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube.
OPTIONAL MOUNT DETAILS:
❖ Black, ivory, navy, and slate mounts (mat-boards).
❖ Outer mount size is A2 (42cm x 59.4cm).
❖ Prints with mounts can only be shipped to UK addresses. They must be kept flat, so are too large to ship internationally.
❖ For orders of 3+ prints with mounts, I can arrange international shipment upon request. Message me if you are interested.
Please feel free to contact me for mount and frame suggestions for your print!
OPTIONAL PERSONALISATION:
❖ This map can be personalised with your own message.
• Option A - £20: an inscription along the bottom border.
• Option B - £30: a decorative scroll or small cartouche added into the map itself.
❖ Entirely hand-drawn & hand-written onto the print, making it truly unique.
❖ The style of text can vary between italic or upright, antique or contemporary.
❖ I will be in contact to discuss your options in more detail.
❖ If you desire any other sort of personalisation, please get in touch.
IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO:
❖ Standard Shipping:
• Prints are sent via Royal Mail: 2nd class in the UK, and International Standard for the rest of the world.
• These orders do not include tracking.
• For international orders, the package is transferred to your national postal carrier to complete the delivery.
• Maps with mounts are sent in the UK by Evri or Yodel, and include tracking.
❖ Next Day Shipping (UK):
• Upgrade shipping to Royal Mail 1st class (rolled prints), or Evri Next Day (maps with mounts).
❖ Tracked Shipping (International):
• Your order will be shipped either by Royal Mail International Tracked, or by Evri International.
• This is usually a little faster than standard shipping.
• Please include your phone number in the comments box at checkout.
❖ Express Courier:
• Orders are sent with a courier (e.g. FedEx, DPD, DHL, etc.).
• These orders include tracking and will arrive much faster than standard shipping.
• Your phone number will be required by the courier. Please include in the comments box at checkout. Failure to include it could delay shipment.
