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Maps charting defeat of Spanish Armada at risk of leaving UK

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A collection of rare maps charting the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English fleet is at risk of leaving the UK. An export bar has been placed on the 10 hand-drawn maps depicting the famous battle of 1588, completed by an unknown draughtsman, possibly from the Netherlands.

Although the ink and watercolour maps are undated, they are thought to be from the years immediately after the battle, and have been valued at £600,000 plus VAT.

It is hoped a UK gallery or institution will come forward to acquire the collection. Culture minister Caroline Dinenage said: “The defeat of the Spanish Armada is central to the historical tale of what makes Britain great. “It’s the story of plucky England defeating a greater foe and helped to create the

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