Heywood in 1907 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 mill town of Heywood, just west of Rochdale. About 35 cotton mills are shown, including Yew Mill, Plum Mill, Roeacre Mill & others. Coverage stretches from Lord Street & Rose Hill Mill eastward to Lane End & Harefield Hall. The Bolton & Bury line runs through the map, including Heywood & Broadfield stations & the railway wagon works. Other features include tramways, Hopwood, Heywood Branch Canal, Captain Fold, All Souls church, St Luke`s church, Cartridge Ropery, Bottom o` th` Brow, Broadfield, Sun Iron Works, Phoenix Brewery, etc. Extracts from a 1918 directory are on the reverse. 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. ...

Heywood North & Hooley Bridge in 1908 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. 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. In this title: the map covers the northern part of Heywood, including Heywood Hall, Queen's Park & Hooley Brow, then extending northward to Kenyon Fold & westward to Gristlehurst Woof. Other areas include Hooley Bridge, Back o'th' Moss, Simpson Clough, Crimble. Features include the River Roch, Simpson Clough Mill, Plumpton Hall, Bamford Hall, Bamford Woollen Mills (at top of map), Crimble Hall, Gnat Bank. A commercial directory of Heywood in 1918 is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Heywood North & Hooley Bridge in 1908 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. 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. In this title: the map covers the northern part of Heywood, including Heywood Hall, Queen's Park & Hooley Brow, then extending northward to Kenyon Fold & westward to Gristlehurst Woof. Other areas include Hooley Bridge, Back o'th' Moss, Simpson Clough, Crimble. Features include the River Roch, Simpson Clough Mill, Plumpton Hall, Bamford Hall, Bamford Woollen Mills (at top of map), Crimble Hall, Gnat Bank. A commercial directory of Heywood in 1918 is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

In Earth-Shattering Earthquakes, readers can explore a world of fearsome faults, shaky ground & shattering shock waves. Discover what it takes to be an earthquake expert, learn how to survive when an earthquake hits, & discover how rats & snakes can predict tremors. Filled with hilarious illustrations by Mike Phillips, Horrible Geography is the perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles & dire diagrams. Hold tight! ...

A new series of Horrible Histories sticker activity books, crammed with quick quizzes, foul facts & putrid pictures, the explosive Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book: Awful Egyptians covers all things horrible in ancient Egypt. With over 250 savage stickers, children can help to explore perilous pyramids, meet suffering slaves & saunter past scheming sphinxes. But be careful not to get lost for ever in the mummifying mazes! ...

A new series of Horrible Histories sticker activity books, crammed with quick quizzes, foul facts & putrid pictures, the Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book: Rotten Romans covers all things horrible in ruthless Rome. With over 250 savage stickers, explore the Roman`s extraordinary empire. Get boggled by their baths, terrified by their torture & cured by their dastardly doctors. Be careful to keep on the right side of the grumpy gladiators though, otherwise you could end up on a spear! ...

Top 50 Kings & Queens is packed full of foul facts & loathsome lists all about our ruthless rulers. Filled with brand new material, this pocket-sized guide to rotten royalty has all the trademark Horrible Histories humour in bite-sized chunks. With eye-catching, full-colour layouts & new illustrations from Martin Brown, it`s perfect for fans of the series & new readers alike. ...

Step back to an awesomely ancient time with the Awesome Egyptians. Discover which king had the worst blackheads, why some kings had to wear false beards & why the peasants were revolting. History with the nasty bits left in! 2013 is HORRIBLE HISTORIES twentieth anniversary. ...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire, including how a war started when a Brit was sitting on a stool, who wore a necklace made from 50 human skulls & why a British soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe. With a bold new cover look & a heap of extra horrible bits & a quiz at the back of the book, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

Learn all about the incredible Incas, with all the nasty bits left in. Find out the horrible truth, like how a bucket of stewed pee could make you beautiful, why servants ate the emperor`s hair & what happened in their legendary golden temples.

Includes:: a grisly quiz to test your knowledge. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

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