Perfect for map lovers, adventurers and, well, anyone! Britain’s funny, rude and delightfully odd place names, from the Twatts of northern Scotland to the Bottoms of England, via the fabled Pants of Wales, are not only bewildering, but also truly world-class. Featuring over 2,000 genuine locations, this map is a comprehensive record of Britain’s funny, rude and delightfully odd place names, to be discovered, celebrated and chortled over.

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Maps aren’t typically meant to make you laugh, but ST&G’s Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names, which features over 2,000 of Britain's funniest, rudest and oddest place names, is guaranteed to cause childish giggling.. and maybe even a little dribbling.

Britain’s funny, rude and delightfully odd place names are not only bewildering, but also truly world-class. From Slap Bottom (Hampshire) to Twatt (Shetland, and there’s one in Orkney too) via Belchford (Lincolnshire) and The Devil’s Arse (Derbyshire), the Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names is a comprehensive record of Britain’s ridiculous place names, to be discovered, celebrated and chortled over. Geography at its finest.

The Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names is available as a fold-out map or wall map (rolled or framed). It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves adventures, maps or just laughing. It includes the Top 50 funniest place names in Britain, with a little background on each location, plus a unique road trip connecting them and intel on the finest scenery to visit as you go.

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What the press is saying

“Makes you proud to be British” — The Daily Express

“Basically we spent 20 minutes just reading names off the map and sniggering like schoolboys....
Go to Marvellous Maps. Satisfaction guaranteed!” — Barry Glendenning, Guardian Football Weekly Podcast

“The perfect Christmas stocking filler.” — The Telegraph

“The Marvellous Map of Great British Place Names could be the perfect Christmas present sure to keep the family entertained and merry.” — The Daily Mail

“It’s the Bawd-nance survey - a map of Britain’s rudest place names.” — The Sun

“So I was drinking a cup of tea while reading the Telegraph, because I am nothing if not a gigantic cliché of Britishness, when I came across what is to be the hottest gift for Christmas in the UK…” — Right This Minute

“What isn’t great about a map that features every rude and silly place name in Britain? Nothing, that’s what.” — Stylist Magazine

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Product Details

Full-colour, framed map, 100 cm x 89 cm (paper size, frame is slightly larger)

Printed on FSC-certified professional mapping paper

Frame: a 22mm wide flat walnut picture frame moulding, made from real wood with a walnut finish. Acrylic safety glazing looks just like glass but is much lighter and safer. Taped at the back and hanging kit attached, so it's ready to hang as soon as you get it.

Dreamed up, designed and made in sunny Britain

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Delivery Details

FREE standard UK delivery for all products.

The framing process generally takes 5-6 working days and we'll send you over the tracking details once it's ready to leave the framing department.

For full details, please check out our About page. If you have any questions regarding delivery, don't hesitate to contact us.

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