Central Newcastle in 1914 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. Two maps have have been published for this area to show how it has changed over the years. Coverage stretches from Clayton Road in the north to Corporation Street in the south, eastwards to Sandyford Road & Portland Road, & westward to Darnell Street. Features include Her Majesty`s Prison, Natural History Museum, Artillery Barracks, Brandling Park, Eldon Square, Hay Market, Durham College of Science, St Thomas the Martyr`s Church, NER railway line & Manors Station & Portland Park. On the reverse of both maps is an extract from a street 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.