Horwich South 1908

Product Description

Horwich South in 1908 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 southern part of Horwich, an area dominated by the railway works. The works stretch over much of the map, & carriage sheds are also shown. Other features include tramways, Gibb Farm, Red Moss with industrial tramways, Victoria Brick Works, Eatocks Farm, Mechanics Institute, Vale Hall, Recreation Ground, etc. On the reverse is the list of private residents from a 1918 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.