Bedford in 1924 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. Bedford is covered by a group of five maps. The map of Bedford covers the main part of the town with features such as His Majesty`s Prison, Russell Park, Britannia Iron Works, St Mary`s Church, Poor Law Institution, Bedford School, St Martins Church, Midland Road Station, St Pauls Church & Bedford & Cambridge Branch railway line. Main streets include Bushmead Avenue, Castle Road, High Street, Goldington Road, Tavistock Street & Midland Road. On the reverse is a street directory for High Street & part of River Street. 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.