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Bearwood 1903

Bearwood in 1903 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 Bearwood and Rotton areas, west of Birmingham and south of Smethwick. Coverage stretches from Warley Road and Abbey Road eastward to Rotton Park Road, and from Edith Road southward to Hagley Road. Features include Thimblemill Pool, Lightwoods, Old King`s Head pub, St Mary`s church, Bell House, stretch of LNWR Harborne Branch with Rotton Park Road and Hagley Road stations, Upper Edgbaston Reservoir, canal feeder, etc. On the reverse are street directory extracts for Bearwood Road, Gillott Road, Lightwood`s Road, Poplar Avenue and Poplar Road. The map includes parts of
Warwickshire sheet 13.07 and Worcestershire sheet 5.07.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series:Selected towns in Great Britain and Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th and early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping and reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes and many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one and a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
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Bearwood in 1903 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 Bearwood & Rotton areas, west of Birmingham & south of Smethwick. Coverage stretches from Warley Road & Abbey Road eastward to Rotton Park Road, & from Edith Road southward to Hagley Road. Features include Thimblemill Pool, Lightwoods, Old King`s Head pub, St Mary`s church, Bell House, stretch of LNWR Harborne Branch with Rotton Park Road & Hagley Road stations, Upper Edgbaston Reservoir, canal feeder, etc. On the reverse are street directory extracts for Bearwood Road, Gillott Road, Lightwood`s Road, Poplar Avenue & Poplar Road. The map

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parts of Warwickshire sheet 13.07 & Worcestershire sheet 5.07. 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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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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