Leicester North West 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. Leicester is covered by six maps. This title covers part of central Leicester, together with its north-western suburbs, stretching from Granby Street & the Market Place northward to Abbey Park & westward to Mostyn Street & Ingle Street. Features include much of city centre & Martin`s Ward, including Market Square, St Martin`s church, Humberstone Gate, High Street, Church Gate, Belgrave Gate, St Margaret`s church, Great Central Railway with station, gas works, tramways, Bond Street Mills, Grand Hotel, West Bridge Mills, River Soar, MR West Bridge Branch with terminus, Soar Lane New Wharf, North Bridge, Black Friars area, Newton Ward, Frog Island area, New Found Pool area, part of Dane Hills area, St Paul`s church, boot & shoe factory, Bow Bridge Works, etc. On the reverse are 1904 street directory entries for Fosse Road, Highcross Street, High Steet, King Richard`s Road, Sanvey Gate & Tudor Road. 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.