Ashton upon Mersey 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 much of Ashton upon Mersey, extending from Park Road & Washway Road westward to the parish boundary, & from Ashton New Hall southward to Woodheys Farm & Hesketh Road. Features include tramway, Oaklee Farm, St Mary Madgalene church, Macum Farm, graveyard of St Martin`s church (church itself just off to the north), Ivy Farm, Ingestre, Green Lane area, Ashton Lane, Moss Lane, etc. On the reverse are extracts from a 1906 street directory for Barker`s Lane, Beech Grove, Carlton Road, Green Lane, Harboro` Road, Moss Lane & Urban Road. 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. ...

Ashton-on-Mersey in 1927 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. 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. In this title: although this map is in the Lancashire series, most of the coverage is actually of Cheshire. The map covers a busy area of Sale & Ashton-on-Mersey, with Washway Road & Cross Street (part shown as an old Roman Road) as the boundary. Coverage stretches from Harboro Road West & Ashton New Hall eastward to Priory Road & Winstanley Road, & from Northenden Road & Charlton Drive northward to the Ousel Brook. North of the Mersey the only feature is a sewage Farm. Within Sale the many features include Sale Town Hall, Sale & Dane Road stations, School Road, Bridgewater Canal & wharf, Broad Road, Tatton Road etc; within Ashton features include Ashton Lane, picture theatres, Friends Meeting House & burial ground, Grosvenor Road, Ashton Park, St Martin's church, Ashton Hall Farm, Rivershill, Mersey Market Garden etc. Several extracts from a 1906 street directory are on the reverse, including entries for Ashton Lane, Broad Road, Cross Street, Mersey Road, Tatton Road. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Ashton-on-Mersey in 1927 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. Although this map is in the Lancashire series, most of the coverage is actually of Cheshire. The map covers a busy area of Sale & Ashton-on-Mersey, with Washway Road & Cross Street (part shown as an old Roman Road) as the boundary. Coverage stretches from Harboro Road West & Ashton New Hall eastward to Priory Road & Winstanley Road, & from Northenden Road & Charlton Drive northward to the Ousel Brook. North of the Mersey the only feature is a sewage Farm. Within Sale features include Sale Town Hall, Sale & Dane Road stations, School Road, Bridgewater Canal & wharf, Broad Road, Tatton Road, etc; within Ashton features include Ashton Lane, picture theatres, Friends Meeting House & burial ground, Grosvenor Road, Ashton Park, St Martin`s church, Ashton Hall Farm, Rivershill, Mersey Market Garden, etc. Several extracts from a 1906 street directory are on the reverse, including entries for Ashton Lane, Broad Road, Cross Street, Mersey Road & Tatton Road. 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. ...

Ashton-under-Lyne in 1916 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. 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. In this title: the map covers the central & western parts of Ashton, stretching from Old Square westward to Ashton Moss, & from Christ Church & Lord Street southward to Ryecroft Street. Mills include Ryecroft Mills, Fern Mill, Junction Mills, Tudor Mill, Cavendish Mill etc. The town is surrounded by railways & the map shows Charlestown, Park Parade, & Oldham Road station; a small part of Dukinfield is also included & there are two stations here. Other features include tramways, canals including Portland Basin, Henry Square with the magnificent Public Baths, National Gas Engine Works, St Peter's church. A list of private residents from a 1918 directory is included. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Ashton-under-Lyne in 1916 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 central & western parts of Ashton, stretching from Old Square westward to Ashton Moss, & from Christ Church & Lord Street southward to Ryecroft Street. Mills include Ryecroft Mills, Fern Mill, Junction Mills, Tudor Mill, Cavendish Mill, etc. The town is surrounded by railways & the map shows Charlestown, Park Parade, & Oldham Road station; a small part of Dukinfield is also included & there are two stations here. Other features include tramways, canals including Portland Basin, Henry Square with the magnificent Public Baths, National Gas Engine Works, St Peter`s church, etc. A list of private residents from a 1918 directory is on the reverse. 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. ...

A double sided map of Asia to the scale of 1:15, 625, 000. One side of the map is Asia-Political, the other Asia-Physical. Both sides of the map also show border areas of surrounding continents. The Asia-Political map shows lines of latitude & longitude & has some shading relief for major mountain ranges. National flags & details basic information about each country ...

Asia & India in the Healthy Travel series from Lonely Planet; comprising a range of handy, pocket-sized guides aimed at minimising health risks for those travelling through high-risk countries & regions. Compiled by a travel health expert, the guide provides practical advice on pre-trip planning (including immunisations), staying healthy while on the road & what to do if you run into problems. The pocket-sized format allows each guide to be used while travelling or alternatively as a useful reference guide from home. Widely recognised for the level of detail included, the Healthy Travel Lonely Planet guides each have the same format, with regional variations to take account of particular local risks. Opening chapters provide detailed advice on pre-trip planning, pre-travel health checks, what to take, books & travel health insurance. Further sections also provide tips on staying healthy on the road & how to get medical help when away. Individual sections are thematically arranged for ease of reference, with individual chapters on Fever & Hepatitis, the Digestive System, Respiratory System, Eyes, Ears & teeth, Skin, HIV/AIDS & Mental Health. Tailored advice is also provided for different groups, including men & women travellers, babies & children & travellers with special needs. There are also dedicated sections to the local climate, altitude, water & bites & stings. A handy ...

Attractive political map with bathymetric tinting to give an impression of ocean depth. The coverge extends from Kazakhstan, Lake Baikal & the southern tip of Kamchatka in the north to the Kerguelen Islands & New Zealand in the south. Longitude range is from 60 ...

Asia beyond Growth is a visual study of urbanization in the world’s fastest changing continent. Full of photographs & hard hitting stats & data the book addresses the challenges posed by the ever burgeoning cities across Asia. The difficulties
- population explosion, destruction of eco-systems, water shortages, sanitation, & inhuman social environments
- are presented but so to are some solutions that have been provided by visionary architects, designers & planners.

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Asia on a high quality, double-sided wall map, size 85 x 115cm (35.5” x 45” approx), from Columbus Globes presenting on one side a political map & on the reverse a physical image. Unlike on most maps of Asia, coverage extends beyond the North Pole to provide a fuller picture of the Arctic Region. Most of Europe is included; the island of New Guinea is shown as an inset. All place names are in English. On one side is a political map of Asia in light, bright colours, with international boundaries enhanced by darker colouring. Relief shading shows the topography not only on land but also of the sea floor, & the map has plenty of names of mountain ranges, plateaux, peaks, deserts, etc. No information on road or railway networks is included. On the reverse is a physical map with the same projection & coverage. The map carries the same information as the political map but with colours for individual countries replaced by altitude colouring. On both sides latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals. The map is printed on high quality glossy paper with bright shining surface. ...