
Hamilton Low Parks 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 covers the northern part of Hamilton & is dominated by Hamilton Low Parks. In the south-western corner are Clyde Colliery, Hamilton Poorhouse & Infantry Barracks. Other features include much of Hamilton Race Course, Great North Avenue, Back Muir Plantation, Barmichael Plantation, Mausoleum, etc. On the reverse is a six inch to the mile map of the area in 1859, covering a wider area including Bothwell, Bothwellhaugh & Kirkfield. 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.