Aston Manor 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. The map covers the heart of the large Aston Manor, including parts of Aston, Handsworth & Lozells Wards, as well as the area known as Birchfield. Coverage stretches from Stamford Road eastward to Beales Street & Electric Avenue, & from Deykin Avenue southward to Clifton Road. Features include Aston Hall, Aston Park, Villa Park, LNWR line with Witton station, St Peter & St Paul`s church, Bathurst Works, Howard Chandelier Works, tramways & depot, St Paul`s church Lozells, Holy Trinity church Birchfield, St James church, Lozells Picture House, Holte Almshouses, Pavilion Electric Theatre, Grammar School, police station, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Birchfield Road, Frederick Road, Queen`s Road, Witton Lane & Witton 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.