The history of a once bucolic part of London has been researched by the Barnes & Mortlake History Society. Until the beginning of the 19th century Barnes was inaccessible, but the construction of Hammersmith Bridge in 1827 & the coming of the railway in 1846 changed that. Picturesque Mortlake has an industrial history which

Includes:: the notable Tapestry Works, opened in the reign of James I, two potteries & the famous Mortlake Brewery. Adjoining, secluded East Sheen was a place of villas & mansions.

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Barnes in 1867 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, stretching from Church Avenue at Mortlake eastward to Lower Common South on the outskirts of Putney, & from Madrid Road & part of Castelnau southward to Upper Richmond Road. The map covers east Mortlake with St Mary`s church, part of the High St, Mortlake cemetery, the adjacent hospital, the malthouse, the RC church, & council offices. The northern part of the map is largely Barnes, including Barnes Green, Barnes Common, Mill Hill, St Mary`s church, St Michael & All Angel`s church, High St, & Barn Elms Park; the small segment of Putney

Includes:: Putney cemetery. The railway, including Barnes station & Barnes Bridge, runs through the map. The 1867 map

Includes:: a trade directory & list of private residents. 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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Barnes in 1983 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, stretching from Church Avenue at Mortlake eastward to Lower Common South on the outskirts of Putney, & from Madrid Road & part of Castelnau southward to Upper Richmond Road. The map covers east Mortlake with St Mary`s church, part of the High St, Mortlake cemetery, the adjacent hospital, the malthouse, the RC church, & council offices. The northern part of the map is largely Barnes, including Barnes Green, Barnes Common, Mill Hill, St Mary`s church, St Michael & All Angel`s church, High St, & Barn Elms Park; the small segment of Putney

Includes:: Putney cemetery. The railway, including Barnes station & Barnes Bridge, runs through the map. The 1893 map has the Barnes commercial directory from Kelly`s Surrey directory of 1903. 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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Barnes 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 publised for this area, stretching from Church Avenue at Mortlake eastward to Lower Common South on the outskirts of Putney, & from Madrid Road & part of Castelnau southward to Upper Richmond Road. The map covers east Mortlake with St Mary`s church, part of the High St, Mortlake cemetery, the adjacent hospital, the malthouse, the RC church, & council offices. The northern part of the map is largely Barnes, including Barnes Green, Barnes Common, Mill Hill, St Mary`s church, St Michael & All Angel`s church, High St, & Barn Elms Park; the small segment of Putney

Includes:: Putney cemetery. The railway, including Barnes station & Barnes Bridge, runs through the map. The 1913 map has street directory extracts, including Archway Street, Castelnau, Church Road & Cleveland Gardens. 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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High above London are the old settlements of Chipping Barnet & Hadley, halfway to St Albans from the City. Both villages prospered from many inns, crucial to horse traffic before the age of steam. The railway changed things, giving rise to an entirely new suburb, New Barnet, when commuting to & from London became possible. But Hadley survived almost untouced & is today an unusual London area with a splended wealth of Georgian houses overlooking open spaces. ...

Barnet Common in 1896 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. This double-sided map covers the southern part of Chipping Barnet. A small portion of the High Street is in the north-easten corner of the main map & coverage

Includes:: Barnet Workhouse, Bells Hill & the southern fringe of the village. Cover then extends southward beyond Ducks Island to Dollis Brook, & westward along May`s Lane to Totteridgevale Farm & Whitings Hill. Much of this area is referred to as Barnet Common. On the reverse is half of Sheet 6.06 & this extends coverage westward to the village of Arkley, including St Peter`s church, Arkley Hall & Rowley Green; then further west to Barnet Gate & Hyver Hall. 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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Barnoldswick in 1907 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 Barnoldswick, a small Yorkshire mill town which since council reorganization is now in Lancashire. The Barnoldswick Branch of the Midland Railway travels from the south-east of the map into the town, with its station being close to Foresters Buildings. Butts Mill & Calf Hall Shed are in the centre of the map, east of Higher Calf Hall. Other points of interest include Clough Mills, Moss & Long Ing Shed & Well House Mill. On the reverse side are extracts from a contemporary directory, plus the Midland Railway Timetable 1916, 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. ...

Street by Street Barnsley Midi has been fully updated with a stylish new cover design, in a handy glovebox size. Quick to navigate & easy-to-use, the maps clearly show AA recommended restaurants, pubs, hotels, one-way streets & car parks. Featuring a clever use of colour to ensure they can be read under street lighting, & National Grid referencing, the Street by Street Barnsley Midi map is all you need to keep you on the move. ...

Barnsley in 1890 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. The 1890 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS h&-coloured map. The maps cover most of the town centre, extending westward to Gawber & northward to Green Foot & New Gawber. Features include May Day Green, Court House station, Midland Railway & South Yorkshire Railway, Old Mill Bleach Works, Harborough House, Gawber Hall, Hope Works, Taylor`s Mill, Jordan Hill, Summer Lane Station, Pog Moor, Workhouse, etc. Each map

Includes:: extracts from an early 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.

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Barnsley in 1904 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. The 1890 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS h&-coloured map. The maps cover most of the town centre, extending westward to Gawber & northward to Green Foot & New Gawber. Features include May Day Green, Court House station, Midland Railway & South Yorkshire Railway, Old Mill Bleach Works, Harborough House, Gawber Hall, Hope Works, Taylor`s Mill, Jordan Hill, Summer Lane Station, Pog Moor, Workhouse, etc. Each map

Includes:: extracts from an early 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.

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