South Acton & Gunnersbury in 1935 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 versions of this map have been published to show how the area developed across the years. The western half of the map is dominated by Gunnersbury Park, including Gunnersbury House. The eastern half of the map is very built up, with South Acton, the Mill Hill Park estate &, further down, Acton Green. Acton High Street is in the north corner. Several railways cross the map, including the North & South Western Junction & the District`s Ealing Extension. Stations include South Acton, Chiswick Park & Acton Green, & Mill Hill Park (later Acton Town). Other features include Fairlawn House, All Saints church, Bollo Bridge Road, Heathfield Lodge, Berrymead Priory (here Constitutional Club), Elm Grove (until 1892 the Royal India Asylum). St Mary`s parish church is at the extreme top of the map. The 1935 version

Includes:: a selection of contemporary street directories for Avenue Road, Bollo Bridge Road, Gunnersbnury Avenue, Gunnersbury Lane, Osborne Road. 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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South Africa at 1:1, 400, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the county east/west with a generous overlap between the sided. Topography is presented by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes, & names of numerous mountain ranges. The map also shows salt lakes & seasonal rivers, etc. Road network

Includes:: unsurfaced local roads & 4WD tracks, & shows driving distances on main & many secondary routes. Railways are shown with stations & local airfields are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are presented with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are clearly marked. Symbols highlight numerous places of interest, including UNESCO world heritage sites, churches & archaeological sites, hot springs, viewpoints, beaches, wine growing regions, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1

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South Africa on a double-sided, indexed road map at 1:1, 500, 000 from Insight. This large map

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South Africa in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

South Africa at 1:1, 400, 000 on an indexed road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Rough Guides with cartography from the highly acclaimed World Mapping Project by the German publishers Reise Know-How. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides South Africa west/east with a good overlap between the sides. Light altitude colouring with contours, peak heights, names of mountain ranges & graphics for salt flats presents the country ...

South Africa at 1:1, 500, 000 on a very large, indexed map from Insight Guides with street plans of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Pretoria, plus enlargements showing in greater detail the Cape Peninsula, the Kruger National Park, plus the i Simagaliso Wetland Park with the Hluhluwe National Park. On one side is the main map covering South Africa at 1:1, 500, 000 with southern Namibia, much of southern Botswana, Swaziland & the southern coast of Mozambique around Maputo. Relief shading shows the topography with names of mountain ranges & main peaks. National parks & protected areas are highlighted. The map shows a large number of smaller towns & villages. Both principal highways & connecting secondary roads are clearly numbered, with driving distances shown on main routes. Railway lines are included & airports are marked. Road maps from the Insight Guides indicate towns worth visiting & include a wide range of small icons prominently highlighting various places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. Enlargements & street plans, all annotated with places of interest, show the Cape Peninsula, the Kruger National Park, & the i Simagaliso Wetland Park with the Hluhluwe National Park, plus Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban & Pretoria. The indexes for the main map & for the enlargements & street plans all include separate lists of places of interest highlighted on them. Also provided is a general map of the southern part of Africa. ...

This pocket-sized guide to South Africa is designed for ease of use with colour-coded sections. These are: Viewing
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This highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

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The Globetrotter Travel Map of South Africa caters specifically for the needs of tourists whoare new to a destination. The town plans of the major centres pinpoint key buildings & placesof interest as well as where to stay. Distance & climate charts enable travellers to plan their visitsin advance. ...

South Africa in Cambridge University Press’s Concise History series; exploring the history of a range of countries worldwide. Chronicling the country’s modern history since the Middle Ages, each title in the series has been comprehensively researched & written by an academic specialising in the field. Individual chapters chart the history of the nation, either by century or notable periods in its past, & are aimed both at those studying at undergraduate level or who may have a deeper interest in the country. ...