Trowbridge in 1899 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 have published for this area showing how the town changed across the years. The map shows the town of Trowbridge including Longfield & Lower Studley. The left hand side of the map shows a large area of farml&, interrupted by Trowle Manor Court Farm, Talbot Farm & Cockhill Farm. The contrasting right hand side displays Trowbridge & the Great Western Railway track that cuts through it. St Thomas`s Church, St James`s Church, St Stephen`s Church, St John`s RC Church, the Holy Trinity Chapel & two Methodist Chapels are illustrated on the sheet. Other places of interest are also marked on the maps such as the Royal Artillery Barracks, Usher`s Brewery, Bellefield House, & its various mills & iron works. The 1899 map is double-sided &
Includes:: part of adjacent sheet 38.08 on the reverse; this continues coverage eastward to include Ashton Mills & Hilperton Road. The 1886 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition h&-coloured map. 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.