Portishead West 1930

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Portishead West in 1930 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. Portishead is covered on three maps. This title covers the western part of the town, stretching from the High Street westward to the Nautical College, & from Beach Road southward to Wetlands Lane. Features include West Hill, Dry Hill, Capenore Court, Greenfield Farm, Springfield Farm, St Peter`s church, National Nautical School, Nore House, Black Nore Point Lighthouse, St Barnabas church, convent, Blade Road. On the reverse is a commercial directory for Portishead. 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.