Tonbridge 1895

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Tonbridge in 1895 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 shows the town of Tonbridge, broadly running north-south in the western half of the map, with countryside stretching eastward as far as the hamlet of Postern Heath. Coverage stretches from Tonbridge School southward to Quarry Hill Road & Pembury Road. Principal features include the castle, a surprisingly dominant feature on the map; the railway station with engine shed & junctions; Great Bridge, Medway Wharf, St Peter & St Paul`s church, St Stephens church, Agricultural Hall, Hectorage, Walter`s Farm, Tonbridge School, Priory Road, High Street, Hadlow Road. The River Medway meanders across the map & numerous rivulets are running into it. On the reverse is an extract from Kelly`s Directory of 1905, listing the private residents. 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.