Belfast East 1902

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Belfast East in 1902 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 part of east Belfast, east of the Lagan. Note that the Co Antrim area west of the Lagan is left blank. Coverage stretches from Albert Bridge & Ormeau Park eastward to Castlereagh Road, & from Newtownards Road southward to Ravenhill Avenue. Features include Ormeau Park, Cromac Distillery, Lagan Engine Works, Albert Bridge, Queen`s Bridge (at top margin), Chemical Manure Works, Cromac Brewery, tramways & Mountpottinger depot, St Ann`s Iron Works, Belfast Felt Works, Willowfield House, Loopbridge Weaving Factory, jam factory, Castlereagh Laundry, Loopbridge Printing Works, Avoneil Distillery, St Patrick`s church, Nettlefield, Ravenhill Presbyterian church, St Clement`s church, etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Albertbridge Road, Castlereagh Street, Ravenhill Road, Ravensdale Street & Templemore Avenue. 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.