
Middlewich 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 most of the town of Middlewich, from the Shropshire Union Canal northward to Ravenscroft Bridge, & from Bankquay Farm, westward to Stanthorne Lodge. Small portions of Stanthorne & Kinderton parishes are included. Features include Trent & Mersey Canal, Shropshire Union Canal (Middlewich Branch), LNWR railway with station, Murgatroyd`s Salt Works (lower right corner), Mid Cheshire Alkali Works (split by lower margin), Brooks Lane Salt Works, other salt works, Poolhead Farm, Town Hall, Milk Condensing Factory, Sea Bank, Mount Pleasant, Newton Bank area, Newton Heath area, Harbutt`s Field (supposed site of Condate), Kinderton Hall, Stanthorne Mills, Stanthornemill Farm, Stanthorne Bridge, etc. On the reverse is an 1898 directory of Middlewich. 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.