Riding of the Bounds – Illustrated Map Print | Hand-Drawn Illustrations | Northumberland Heritage | A3 Size | Eco-Friendly Print

£35.00

A hand-drawn illustrated map celebrating one of Berwick-upon-Tweed's most beloved traditions — the Riding of the Bounds.

Every May, horses and riders follow an ancient route around the boundaries of Berwick, continuing a tradition that stretches back more than four hundred years. This map captures the full route alongside full-colour illustrations of the key moments that make the ride so special: riders gathering at the Barracks, the send-off from the Guildhall, the gallop, the lunchtime pause, and more. A hand-lettered title and descriptive text bring the story of the event to life on the page.

The larger A3 format gives the detail of this illustrated map room to breathe — ideal for framing as a statement piece in your home.

Whether you're a regular at the roadside or discovering the Riding of the Bounds for the first time, this print is a beautiful way to bring a piece of Berwick's living heritage into your home.

A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to the Berwick Riders Association, helping to keep this extraordinary tradition going.

  • Size: A3 (297 × 420mm) - also available in A4 (210x297mm)

  • Paper: Printed on 200gsm smooth eucalyptus paper

  • Printing: Printed in the UK by an independent printer with strong ethical and environmental standards

  • Price: £30.00 with free UK postage and packaging

  • Packaging: Dispatched flat in minimal, plastic-free packaging using recycled materials

A hand-drawn illustrated map celebrating one of Berwick-upon-Tweed's most beloved traditions — the Riding of the Bounds.

Every May, horses and riders follow an ancient route around the boundaries of Berwick, continuing a tradition that stretches back more than four hundred years. This map captures the full route alongside full-colour illustrations of the key moments that make the ride so special: riders gathering at the Barracks, the send-off from the Guildhall, the gallop, the lunchtime pause, and more. A hand-lettered title and descriptive text bring the story of the event to life on the page.

The larger A3 format gives the detail of this illustrated map room to breathe — ideal for framing as a statement piece in your home.

Whether you're a regular at the roadside or discovering the Riding of the Bounds for the first time, this print is a beautiful way to bring a piece of Berwick's living heritage into your home.

A portion of the proceeds from every sale is donated to the Berwick Riders Association, helping to keep this extraordinary tradition going.

  • Size: A3 (297 × 420mm) - also available in A4 (210x297mm)

  • Paper: Printed on 200gsm smooth eucalyptus paper

  • Printing: Printed in the UK by an independent printer with strong ethical and environmental standards

  • Price: £30.00 with free UK postage and packaging

  • Packaging: Dispatched flat in minimal, plastic-free packaging using recycled materials

This eye-catching, modern art print is part of a collection that features prominent landmarks and places of interest in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The landmarks were all chosen as being representative of the spirit, history or geography of the town.

This print features a range of twelve of Berwick’s most iconic buildings and landmarks, including:

  • its Victorian lighthouse;

  • the pantiled rooves of buildings within the town’s Elizabethan walls;

  • a re-purposed Grade II-listed public toilet;

  • parts of the town’s Elizabethan fortifications, including the Bell Tower, and the earthen ramparts, as well as a Russian cannon, trophy of the Crimean War;

  • a sculpture of the town’s mascot (the bear);

  • the Guildhall, built by the town’s Freemen and still dominating the main high street;

  • the Royal Border Bridge carrying the East Coast mainline on towards Scotland;

  • the North Sea within the old fishing harbour of Greenses Haven;

  • the mighty River Tweed, famous for its salmon and colony of swans

A potted description of each of the images and their associated colour is included with the print as an added extra.

Inspiration and Values

Each illustration is primarily monochrome, hand-drawn in black ink. I then added the corresponding colour to the relevant area of each drawing, creating a unique Berwick-upon-Tweed colour palette – ideal as a gift or souvenir. I sign all of my prints and am happy to add any inscription you would like - simply add this to the notes field at check out.

Sustainability is important to me and I source all of my art prints from an ethical and environmentally-responsible, UK-based company. This one has been printed on to a premium, heavy-weight paper made from sustainably-sourced eucalyptus pulp, using environmentally-friendly ink. I don’t use any plastic in my packaging and there’s always a little extra something in your order as a thank you for supporting my small business.

A percentage of my profits goes to support a number of local charities that look after our built and natural environment here in North Northumberland.

Summary

  • Beautiful quality, unique art print inspired by the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed and featuring hand-drawn illustrations of local landmarks

  • Available in A4 or A3 sizes

  • Printed onto 350gsm brilliant white, smooth eucalyptus paper - made from eucalyptus pulp from sustainable sources

  • Eco-printed in the UK with high pigment, environmentally-friendly toners

  • Signed by the artist and with the option for a personalised inscription to be added, if required

  • Comes with a card describing the historical, geographical and/or cultural impact of each of the landmarks featured in the artwork.

  • Frame not included

Practical information

  • A3-print measures 29.7cm x 42cm

  • A4 print measures 21cm x 29.7cm

  • Please note, all prints are provided un-framed.

  • A4-sized art prints are wrapped in tissue paper and then packaged in a sturdy reinforced envelope. A3-sized prints are rolled in a biodegradable cellophane bag and packed in a triangular cardboard mailing tube. All papers, packaging and stickers are recyclable and/or made from recycled materials.

  • I sign all of my prints and am happy to add any inscription you would like - simply add your message to the notes field at check out.