Lincoln in 1905 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. Coverage
Includes:: the centre of the city as far west as The Avenue, & from Kesteven Street northward to Cecil Street & Church Lane. Principal features include the Cathedral, Castle, Assize Court, The Lawn, Broadgate, St Swithin`s church, Arboretum, County Hospital, Cattle Market, River Witham, Broadgate, Old Palace, Oil Cake Mills, Great Northern station, Midland station, Brayford, High Street, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Bailgate, Broadgate, High Street, Melville Street, Silver Street, Steep Hill, Strait, Tentercroft Street & Waterside. 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.