Berkhamsted 1897

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Berkhamsted in 1897 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map provides good coverage of Berkhamsted (or Berkhampstead), extending from Gossom`s End eastward to St Michael`s church & the Lower Mill. Features include railway with station, Castle, Tower Hill, White Hill, Berkhampstead Hall, Grand Junction Canal with locks, St Peter`s church, Highfield House, schools, Oakland Villas, Upper Mill, Lower Mill, New Lodge, Grammar School, St Michael`s church, Friends Meeting House, nurseries, pubs, etc. On the reverse is an 1899 directory of the town. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.