
Ilchester in 1928 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. 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. In this title: this detailed map covers the tiny town of Ilchester. In 1901 this had a population of just 433, but it was once a major town which, in the Middle Ages, boasted 7 churches. Until 1832 it sent two MPs to Parliament. However it was already in serious decline by the late Middle Ages & in 1542 Leland describes it as one of the ancientest townes...yn wonderful decay. The map covers most of the town, including Northover, & features include Hainbury House, Hainbury Flour Mill, Northover Flour Mill, St Andrew's church, St Mary's church, Kingshams House, Town Hall & all houses neatly shown. Also included are directories for the town in 1902 & 1927. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25