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Trowbridge 1899

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 and Lower Studley. The left hand side of the map shows a large area of farmland, interrupted by Trowle Manor Court Farm, Talbot Farm and Cockhill Farm. The contrasting right hand side displays Trowbridge and 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 and 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, and its various mills and iron works. The 1899 map is double-sided and includes part of adjacent sheet 38.08 on the reverse; this continues coverage eastward to include Ashton Mills and Hilperton Road. The 1886 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition hand-coloured map. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS SeriesSelected 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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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 &

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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.

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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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