Frame shown for styling only. Prints are sent unframed.
The faint Map & Motto watermark is on the preview only and won’t appear on your print.
Personalised Hertfordshire map print
An antique map from 1895 showing St Albans, Hertford, Watford, Hitchin and the county's market towns, personalised with your own words.
Behind the scenes · for Matt
Print resolution check
Uses the pixel size of the selected map scan. 300 dpi is ideal; under 200 dpi starts to look soft on fine map lettering. Figures use the original scan in your Dropbox, not the web preview. A size is only offered when the scan gives at least 225 dpi.
Order payload sent on checkout
What happens after payment
- Stripe confirms payment and calls the website's webhook.
- The server loads the full-res scan for the chosen map.
- It sets the text with the same layout code as this preview, at the product's pixel size.
- The print file is saved to storage with a private link.
- The order goes to Prodigi with the size and file link.
- Prodigi's status callback sends the customer their tracking email.
About this map
Hertfordshire
An antique map from 1895 showing St Albans, Hertford, Watford, Hitchin and the county's market towns, personalised with your own words. A thoughtful gift for anyone with a soft spot for Hertfordshire.
We print it on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper, a heavyweight, museum-quality fine art stock with a smooth matte finish that brings out the soft colours and fine engraved lettering of the original. Your words are set in our house style: bold capitals, centred over the map, in the colour you choose.
Ideas for what to write
- This is my Hertfordshire
- Where it all began
- Home is wherever you are
- Our first home
- Where we said I do
- Born and bred
Is my town on it?
Use the Change map or find your town search above: type any town, village or postcode and we’ll show every map that includes it.
| Map | Hertfordshire (county & area map) |
|---|---|
| Paper | 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art, museum quality |
| Your words | Up to 40 characters, 3 lines, 7 colours |
| Frame | Sent unframed, fits standard frames |
| Delivery | Free UK delivery, dispatched in 1–3 working days |
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7×5″ | 127 × 178 mm | £15 |
| A5 | 148 × 210 mm | £19 |
| A4 | 210 × 297 mm | £24 |
| A3 · most popular | 297 × 420 mm | £32 |
| A2 | 420 × 594 mm | £49 |
| 65×45 cm | 450 × 650 mm | £59 |
| A1 | 594 × 841 mm | £79 |
| A0 | 841 × 1189 mm | £95 |
Reviews from our Etsy shop
What customers say
“I’m delighted with the beautiful Cornwall map, it is perfect. The colours are so lovely it has a beautiful vintage feel. Thank you Matt for helping me out with the sizes so helpful. Wonderful service and delivery”
“Really really great quality; thick paper and very clear print. It looks great! Bought as a gift for my boyfriend and he loves it. Definitely recommend.”
“Looked great next to the scones at my wedding”
“Gorgeous print. Really great quality and excellent value for money. I will definitely buy from here again. I can’t wait to give my friend his present!”
“Bought this for a friend who moved to London from Moscow... it’s the perfect gift”
“This came out really well. My sister and brother in law loved it. Great gift. Would recommend. Thank you”
“Love this - giving it to a friend who is leaving the area. Fantastic communication with the seller and arrived in really good time. Thank you, I would definitely recommend and order again.”
“Quality print, really helpful seller. Love it - already had lots of compliments - thank you!”
“Fantastic item and the seller was extremely helpful and managed to get it to me before Christmas, thankyou!”
“Lovely quality print, can’t wait to find the perfect frame to compliment it”
“Seller communicated very well and the quality of the product was a lot better than I expected!”
“Speedy replies from seller, lovely print as described. My friend was very happy with it.”
Hertfordshire map print: quick answers
What does the Hertfordshire map show?
An antique map from 1895 showing St Albans, Hertford, Watford, Hitchin and the county's market towns.
What sizes is the Hertfordshire print available in?
7×5″, A5, A4, A3, A2, 65×45 cm, A1, A0. Prices start at £15 for 7×5″ and go up to £95 for A0. A3 (£32) is our most popular size.
Can I choose what it says and the text colour?
Yes. Type up to 40 characters across up to three lines, and choose white, hot pink, ink black, navy, oxblood, forest or ochre text. The preview shows exactly what will be printed.
How quickly will it arrive?
Made to order and usually dispatched within 1–3 working days, with free uk delivery. Most orders arrive within a week.
Is the watermark printed?
No. The watermark only appears on website previews. Your print is made from our full-resolution original scan.
