The Kent Illustrated Map is a stunning ornamental map poster of the county by Fiona Horan. It shows many of the most-loved places and attractions of this beautiful part of Britain, known as the “garden of England.”

This map is full of interest for residents of Kent and visitors alike! Ideal wall decor for a guest house, holiday home, hotel, club, caravan or even a well-appointed beach hut!

Overview

Kent is known as “the garden of England” due to its fruit trees, hazelnuts and hop fields. Though not as extensive as they once were (when the working classes of London used to take a hop-picking “holiday” in the countryside every summer), the orchards and hop fields still exist, as well as some newer vineyards. Many of the old oasthouses (used in the hop brewing industry) are now distinctive and desirable residences – so I have included a few on the map, as well as some hops, beer, and Faversham’s Hop Festival!

Another feature that has shaped Kent’s history is its position only a few miles from the coast of continental Europe. Castles, ports, ferries, shipyards and spitfires are part of this legacy. It is also the seat of England’s premier religious leader – the Archbishop of Canterbury, a centre of pilgrimage and power for more than a thousand years.

Product details

This is a hand signed art print or poster from my original illustration. It is available in A4, A3 and A2 sizes, which are standard sizes and easy to mount and frame.

There is a white border around the image to allow for the signature. Some photos show how lovely the print will look framed, but please note that the print is sold unframed and without a mount.

Prints will be sent by Royal Mail. A4 and A3 prints are presented in a cello bag with a cardboard back for protection or onward delivery. International deliveries may be sent in a tube.

Available options:

Paper size: A4 (210 x 297mm or 8.3 x 11.7 inches).
Paper size: A3 (297 x 420mm or 11.7 x 16.5 inches).
Paper size: A2 (420 x 594mm or 16.5 x 23.4 inches).

Landmarks of Kent

I enjoyed planning and doing the drawings for the illustrated map of Kent. Illustrations include Canterbury Cathedral, Hever Castle, Sissinghurst Garden, Rochester Castle, Chartwell, Chatham Dockyard, Dover Castle, Knole, Leeds Castle, Ightham Mote, Scotney Castle, the white cliffs of Dover, Dreamland amusement park, Brands Hatch, several steam railways, the funicular Leas Lift in Folkestone, Pocahontas’ statue, several lighthouses, a windmill, the weird Maunsell Sea Forts and many more! Plus the county flag (I love the idea of county flags).

As you can see, Kent has a great many castles. If you like castles, you may also be interested in my illustrated map of the Castles of Britain and Ireland.