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Slateford 1893

Slateford area of Edinburgh in 1893 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 the village of Slateford just west of Edinburgh. Features include Caledonian Railway with Slateford and Kingsknowe stations, section of Balerno Branch, Redhall Quarry (disused), Longstone, Angle Park, Inglisgreen Bleachfield, Union Canal, Aqueduct, Water of Leith, Craiglockhart House, Edinburgh Hydropathic, Craiglockhart Castle ruins, Wester and Easter Craiglockhart Hills, fever hospital, western part of New Craig House mental hospital, etc.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series:Selected towns in Great Britain and Ireland are covered
by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th and early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping and reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes and many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one and a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
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Slateford area of Edinburgh in 1893 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 the village of Slateford just west of Edinburgh. Features include Caledonian Railway with Slateford & Kingsknowe stations, section of Balerno Branch, Redhall Quarry (disused), Longstone, Angle Park, Inglisgreen Bleachfield, Union Canal, Aqueduct, Water of Leith, Craiglockhart House, Edinburgh Hydropathic, Craiglockhart Castle ruins, Wester & Easter Craiglockhart Hills, fever hospital, western part of New Craig House mental hospital, etc. 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.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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