Walthamstow East in 1914 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. Three versions have been published for this area, with the 1894 map partly colour printed. Coverage extends from Hoe Street eastward to the Forest School, & from Water House & Forst Road southward to Barclay Road & Whipps Cross. Features include railway with Hoe Street & Wood Street stations, tramways, St Peter`s church, Shern Hall, fringes of Epping Forest, Forest School, The Winns or Water House, St Mary`s church, Moneux Almshouses, Walthamstow House, Rising Sun pub, Hagger Farm, St John`s Industrial School, Vestry House, etc. On the reverse of the 1894 version is a 1855 directory of Walthamstow; the 1939 maps has extracts from a 1922 directory. 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. ...

Walthamstow East in 1939 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. Three versions have been published for this area, with the 1894 map partly colour printed. Coverage extends from Hoe Street eastward to the Forest School, & from Water House & Forst Road southward to Barclay Road & Whipps Cross. Features include railway with Hoe Street & Wood Street stations, tramways, St Peter`s church, Shern Hall, fringes of Epping Forest, Forest School, The Winns or Water House, St Mary`s church, Moneux Almshouses, Walthamstow House, Rising Sun pub, Hagger Farm, St John`s Industrial School, Vestry House, etc. On the reverse of the 1894 version is a 1855 directory of Walthamstow; the 1939 maps has extracts from a 1922 directory. 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. ...

Walthamstow Marches in 1894 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. Two versions have been published for this area, from the River Lea & Coppermill Stream eastward to Park Place & Walthamstow Cemetery. The East London Water Works Aqueduct runs north-south across the map, with several railways & junctions: Clapton, Copper Mills, Lea Bridge & Hall Farm Junctions. To the east are the streets of south-west Walthamstow & north-west Leyton
- Lea Bridge Road, Markhouse Road, Boundary Road, northward to Lynmouth Road. The industrial tramway to Walthamstow Sewage Works is shown, together with several street tramways. A small section of Upper Clapton west of the Lea is also covered. 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.
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Walthamstow Marches in 1913 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. Two versions have been published for this area, from the River Lea & Coppermill Stream eastward to Park Place & Walthamstow Cemetery. The East London Water Works Aqueduct runs north-south across the map, with several railways & junctions: Clapton, Copper Mills, Lea Bridge & Hall Farm Junctions. To the east are the streets of south-west Walthamstow & north-west Leyton
- Lea Bridge Road, Markhouse Road, Boundary Road, northward to Lynmouth Road. The industrial tramway to Walthamstow Sewage Works is shown, together with several street tramways. A small section of Upper Clapton west of the Lea is also covered. 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.
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In the early 19th century, Walthamstow was described as 'the largest & handsomest surburban village near the metropolis'. Bordered by the river Lea on the west & Epping Forest on the east, it had many fine villas. The railway & industrial development in the Lea Valley changed it. Housing multiplied rapidly in an uncontrolled sprawl. In this new history, the author reminds us of the many splendours there were & are. Personalities include William Morris, who resided there & whose house is a museum, Clement Attlee & the young Sex Pistols. ...

Walthamstow West in 1913 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. Three versions have been published for this area, covering the western part of Walthamstow from the River Lea Navigation & Ferry Boat Inn eastward to Colebrook Road & Brookdale Road, & from Shakespeare Road, Higham Hill southward to St James Street station. Features include Blackhorse Road station, tramways, several reservoirs, Tottenham Lock, busy western area of Walthamstow & industries off Blackhorse Lane, etc. The 1894 version is in colour. 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. ...

Walthamstow West in 1936 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. Three versions have been published for this area, covering the western part of Walthamstow from the River Lea Navigation & Ferry Boat Inn eastward to Colebrook Road & Brookdale Road, & from Shakespeare Road, Higham Hill southward to St James Street station. Features include Blackhorse Road station, tramways, several reservoirs, Tottenham Lock, busy western area of Walthamstow & industries off Blackhorse Lane, etc. The 1894 version is in colour. 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. ...

Walton on the Hill in 1906 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 eastern part of Walton on the Hill, stretching from Walton Lane eastward to Strawberry Lane & Scarisbrick House. It was then a largely rural area, but features include much of Liverpool Cemetery, short stretch of LNWR line with Walton & Anfield station, Well Farm, Cheshire Lines Railway with Fazakerley South & West Junctions, Walton Old Lodge, Cherry Lane Farm, New Hall, Stop Gate Farm, Strawberry Farm, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Cherry Lane, Elm Road, St Mary`s Lane & Walton Lane, plus an 1897 railway timetable for the Liverpool Bootle, Alexandra Dock & Southport line. 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. ...

The stunning graphic novel of the highly acclaimed animated film, Waltz with Bashir follows one man on a quest to uncover ...

Boasting past residents such as Charlie Chaplin, Michael Caine & Robert Browning, Walworth has been the home of a variety of fascinating, famous & friendly characters. Walworth`s history stretches back more than 1000 years, & the stories, memories & traditions created over that time are part of the fabric that makes the town what it is today. Walworth Memories is the latest title from Darren Lock & Mark Baxter, authors of the successful Walwoth Through Time editions. This book embraces the famous & the not-so-famous, the quirky & the quaint, & paints a vibrant picture of Walworth through the memories of its residents. ...