Ilford in 1894 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 captures Ilford when it was growing rapidly
- the population rose from 10, 913 in 1891 to 78, 188 by 1911
- & many streets, especially in the south-eastern area around Albert Road & Grosvenor Road are shown half built. Coverage extends west along Romford Road to Carlyle Road at Manor Park, & northward along Cranbrook Road to St Clement`s church; features include the GER & station, Ilford Bridge, Gas Works, Ilford Hall, Ilford Lodge, River Roding, City of London Cemetery, Little Ilford. A list of private residents is 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.