New Cross area of Manchester in 1849 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Manchester North East in 1891 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. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover a major part of Manchester, stretching from Smithfield Market eastward to Bradford Iron Works, & from Newton Street northward to Collyhurst Street. Features include the eastern approaches to Victoria Station (though not that station), Oldham Road Goods Station, the Ardwick Branch, Beswick Goods station, Rochdale Road Gas Works, stretches of Rochdale Road & Oldham Road, Rochdale Canal, part of Miles Platting, northern part of Ancoats, Ancoats Hospital, Holt Town, several works beside canal, Reservoir Mill, New Cross, Jersey Street Mills, Rodney Street Mills, Lloydsfield Mill, tramways, St Patrick`s RC church, Victoria Mills, many smaller works & mills, St Catherine`s church, Travis Isle Mill, Bradford Road Gas Works, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries; those on the 1915 map include Jersey Street & Oldham Road. 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. ...

Manchester North East in 1915 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: two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover a major area of Manchester, stretching from Smithfield Market eastward to Bradford Iron Works, & from Newton Street northward to Collyhurst Street. Features include the eastern approaches to Victoria Station (though not that station), Oldham Road Goods Station, the Ardwick Branch, Beswick Goods station, Rochdale Road Gas Works, stretches of Rochdale Road & Oldham Road, Rochdale Canal, part of Miles Platting, northern part of Ancoats, Ancoats Hospital, Holt Town, several works beside canal, Reservoir Mill, New Cross, Jersey Street Mills, Rodney Street Mills, Lloydsfield Mill, tramways, St Patrick's RC church, Victoria Mills, many smaller works & mills, St Catherine's church, Travis Isle Mill, Bradford Road Gas Works, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries; those on the 1915 map include Jersey Street & Oldham Road. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Manchester North East in 1915 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. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover a major part of Manchester, stretching from Smithfield Market eastward to Bradford Iron Works, & from Newton Street northward to Collyhurst Street. Features include the eastern approaches to Victoria Station (though not that station), Oldham Road Goods Station, the Ardwick Branch, Beswick Goods station, Rochdale Road Gas Works, stretches of Rochdale Road & Oldham Road, Rochdale Canal, part of Miles Platting, northern part of Ancoats, Ancoats Hospital, Holt Town, several works beside canal, Reservoir Mill, New Cross, Jersey Street Mills, Rodney Street Mills, Lloydsfield Mill, tramways, St Patrick`s RC church, Victoria Mills, many smaller works & mills, St Catherine`s church, Travis Isle Mill, Bradford Road Gas Works, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries; those on the 1915 map include Jersey Street & Oldham Road. 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. ...

Manchester North West & Central Salford in 1915 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 major areas of both Salford & Manchester, stretching from Peel Park eastward to Shude Hill, & from Salford station northward to Derby Street & York Street. Major features include Exchange station, Victoria station, Salford station with Bailey Yard, River Irwell, Cathedral, Market Street, Salford Town Hall, Salford Iron Works, St Simon`s church, RC Cathedral, Royal Hospital, Royal Museum & Library, Peel Works, Peel Park, Oldfield Road Wharf, much of Lower Broughton, many small works, Broughton Copper Works, Union Bridge Iron Works, Red Bank Spring & Axle Works, Royal Exchange, Chetham`s Hospital, etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Blackfriars Road & Street & Market Street. 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. ...

Oxford Street & Gaythorn area of Manchester in 1849 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

Manchester Pevsner Architectural Guide, in a series of publications begun with the express aim of providing up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader & specialist. Each volume provides an introductory overview of the architecture of the area, followed by a descriptive gazetteer arranged alphabetically by place. Whilst cathedrals & their furnishings, great country houses & their parks form the grand set pieces, the books demonstrate the enjoyable diversity of architecture in the British Isles in accounts of rural churches & farmsteads, Victorian public buildings & industrial monuments. A continuing programme of publication keeps the series up-to-date with new information on older buildings & recent architecture while maintaining the tradition of Pevsner`s own succinct accounts. Each book has over 100 photographs, mostly specially commissioned, numerous maps & plans, a glossary & indexes. ...

Piccadilly area of Manchester in 1849 in a series of exceptionally detailed reproductions of old Ordnance Survey street plans for areas of larger cities which have undergone substantial redevelopment in the late 19th or the early 20th century, published in the Alan Godfrey Editions. The plans, printed in back & white, have been taken from the original Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:1, 056 & reproduced at 1:1, 760 – the equivalent of 36 inches (or one yard) to a mile. The maps provide an unrivalled, house-by-house picture of streets & individual buildings with inner courtyards, outbuildings, pavements, covered passages, etc. Many important institutions are named; within the National Galley on Trafalgar Square even the individual rooms (the map is from 1871, so no French Impressionists as yet!). On the reverse are historical notes about the area covered by the map, plus extracts from contemporary street directories. These maps provide a fascinating addition to Alan Godfrey’s huge series of some 2, 000 titles presenting reproductions of street plans at taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:2, 500 (25” to 1 mile) & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). ...

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Includes:: Manchester's clearest mapping in a handy, pocket-sized format. Quick to navigate & conveniently

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Explore the glorious city of Manchester with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable map will ensure you don't miss a thing.

Includes:: 2 Pop Out maps
- a detailed street by street plan of the city centre as well as a map of greater Manchester Additional maps cover Salford Keys & the metrolink Ingenious, self-folding map is small enough to fit in your pocket yet offers extensive coverage of the city in an easy-to-use format Thorough street index is also featured & cross-referenced to the map so you can easily find your destination Further key places of interest are also listed offering you advice on the best things to see


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