The Boroughs of London WINNER of the Stanfords Award for Printed Mapping 2026

We’re delighted to announce that The Boroughs of London has bee awarded WINNER of the Stanford’s Award for Print Mapping, as part of the British Cartographic Awards!

This annual award is open to any mapping in the printed form, and aims to celebrate cartographic excellence from around the world.This year’s award winners were announced at the British Cartographic Society’s annual conference on 9th September by Stanfords CEO Vivien Godfrey.

About the book, the judges said ‘A very interesting atlas absolutely packed with information and lots of stunning maps. The minimised colour palette and vintage design style is very successful, and every page is inviting. The quality of the print and finished product is excellent, and this atlas has a wide-ranging appeal – from those with a casual interest in the city to real London enthusiasts!’

More about The Boroughs of London

The Boroughs of London is a beautifully designed hardback celebrating all 32 of London’s boroughs through bold graphic-map illustrations and insightful commentary. Featuring retro-inspired artwork by map-maker Mike Hall and engaging text by London expert Matt Brown, the book offers a fresh cartographic and cultural portrait of the capital. Each borough is presented with distinctive maps, colourful design, key landmarks, local quirks and surprising facts, making it an ideal read for Londoners, visitors, history lovers and anyone fascinated by the character of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods.

The Boroughs of London is available via our website or, directly from Stanfords and from other good bookshops.