Ferrybridge 1905

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Ferrybridge in 1905 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 centre & northern part of Ferrybridge, well known as an important stop on the Great North Road, but also busy as a transhipment point where the Knottingley & Goole Canal joins the River Aire. Coverage runs from the station northward to Low Street, Brotherton. Features include the canal & Ferrybridge Lock, the actual Ferry Bridge, St Andrew`s church, West Riding Pottery, Australian Pottery, Ferrybridge Pottery, The Square, Fishergate, Town`s Street, Strangland Lane, Holmfield Lane, Fryston Cottage, etc. By way of contrast on the reverse is a large section of the earlier edition of this map, showing how the area looked in 1890. Directories of Ferrybridge & New Fryston are also included. 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.