Altrincham in 1908 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 centre of Altrincham, plus parts of Bowdon & Hale. Coverage stretches from Margaret Road eastward to Hermitage Road, & from Altrincham Market Place southward to East Downs Road, Bowdon. Features include railway with Altrincham & Bowdon & Hale stations, carriage shed, Stamford Park, Gas Works with tramway, Hale Moss area, Hydropathic Establishment, Timperleyhall Farm, Fish Pond, St Margaret`s church, St Peter`s church Hale, Culcheth Hall, Consumption Hospital, St John`s church, Town Hall, Market Hall, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including George Street, High Street, Moss Lane, New Street, Oxford Road & Shaw`s Lane. 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.