Kempston in 1924 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. Bedford is covered by a group of five maps. The map of Kempston
Includes:: an extract from sheet 16.07 for maximum coverage of the town. Features include Springfield House, St Stephens Church, St Johns Church, Cauldwell House, Saxon Burial Ground, Kempston Grange & The Leather Works. Main streets on the map are Bedford Road, High Street, Elstow Road & Spring Road. On the reverse is an area south of the main map to include Kempston Works, The School & Postley Farm. 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.