Machynlleth 1900

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Machynlleth in 1900 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 an important mid-Wales market town, where Owain Glyndwr is said to have held his Parliament in 1404; the site of the Parliament House is shown in Maengwyn Street. Other features include the Workhouse, Plas Machynlleth, Graig-fach, Llynlloedd, stations for Cambrian & Corris Railways, St Peter`s church. The map extends about a mile east of the town, including Park Common, Dol-gau Woollen Factory, Afon Dulas, Felin-gerig Woollen Factory, old copper levels, Newlands, etc. The introduction is in Welsh & English & a brief trade directory 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.