Derby North West in 1899 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 north-westernpart of Derby with a portion of Markeaton. Coverage stretches from Slack Lane northward to Markeaton Hall, & from Friargate station westward to Humbleton Farm. Features include GNR railway approaches with Friargate station, engine shed, much of Friargate Ward, much of Markeaton Ward, Nuns Bridge, New Zealand area, Ashbourne Road area, Kedleston Road area, western part of Friargate, St Anne`s church, St Barnabas church, Park Fields House, Markeaton Hall, Markeaton Park, Britannia Mills, Railway Servants Orphanage, Manchester Brewery, tramways, St Aidan`s church, etc. On the reverse are 1891 street directory entries for Agard Street, Ashbourne Road, Bass Street, Bridge Street, Brook Street, Friargate, Nuns Street, Radbourne Street, Uttoxeter Old Road & Markeaton. 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.