Bristol Premier Wall Map, size 121 x 96cm, paper version, from Geographers' A-Z Map Company designed to cover the city within its administrative boundaries, with a separate comprehensive index booklet listing streets, places & areas, industrial estates, selected flats & walkways, service areas, stations, & selected places of interest, shown where appropriate with their postcodes. The city is covered at 4 inches to 1 mile (1:15, 840), with an enlargement showing the town centre in greater clarity at 8 inches to 1 mile (1:7, 920). Coverage
Includes:: Avonmouth, Cribb's Causeway, Fail&, Filton, Kaynsham, Kingswood, Knowle, Mangotsfield, Oldl&, Pill & Whitchurch. Current edition of this title was published in 2009. The plans show A & B roads, plus longer street annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. One way traffic, restricted access, pedestrianized streets, selected car parks & Park & Ride facilities are marked. Railway stations are shown with names. Colouring and/or symbols indicate public building, services & facilities, including shopping centres or market streets, industrial buildings, hospitals or healthcare, etc. Public toilets are marked, indicating those with facilities for the disabled. The map also shows local authority & postcode boundaries, plus national grid lines. The index is in a separate booklet &

Includes:: a list of hospitals, walk-in medical centres & hospices. This title is also available encapsulated or as a folded map.


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Ever since the days when it was the starting point for voyages of discovery to the New World, the old port of Bristol has boasted a wealth of taverns, inns, alehouses, & public houses. Most of the older drinking establishments that have survived have stories to tell; frequently quirky or surprising, always interesting & often with nautical links. Some involve real historical figures such as Daniel Defoe & Alexander Selkirk, the model for Robinson Crusoe, while others are connected with fictional characters like Long John Silver. & some were used by smugglers, press gangs, privateers & out-&-out pirates. Local author, James Mac Veigh takes the reader on a fascinating journey through some of Bristol`s oldest & most notorious watering holes. He explores their histories & hidden secrets & tells of the many characters that have frequented or run the city`s public houses. Bristol Pubs reveals many fascinating tales & will make locals & visitors alike want to visit one of the city`s venerable old taverns. ...

Bristol Redland in 1902 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 a busy area of north-west Bristol, including much of Redl&, Westbury Park & Bishopston. Coverage stretches from Durham Down eastward to Effingham Road, & from Chandos Road northward to Bishop Road. Features include Redland area, Bishopston area, Westbury Park area, Woolcott Park area, Clifton Extension Railway with Redland station, tramways, Redland Chapel, Redland Green, St John`s church, Redlandhill House, New Clifton area, Downside, St Alban`s church, Colstan`s School, St Katharine`s church, St Bonaventure`s RC church, Redland Court school, Queen Victoria Convalescent Home, etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Berkeley Road, Clarendon Road, Clyde Park/ Road, Egerton Road, Elgin Park, Elliston Road, Redland Grove/ Hill/ Park Villa/ Road/ Terrace & Woodstock 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. ...

Bristol Shirehampton in 1912 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 village of Shirehampton, north-west of Bristol. Features in the village include St Mary`s church, George Inn, Oldfield House, The Priory, etc. Coverage extends eastward to part of Shirehampton Park, northward to King`s Weston House, westward to West Town. To the south is the Great Western & Midland Joint Railway with Shirehampton station, the River Avon, & part of Pill, including Crockern Pill & (at foot of map) the station. On the reverse are a directory of Shirehampton & a timetable for the Clifton Down to Avonmouth Dock railway. 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. ...

Bristol Sneyd Park in 1912 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 Sneyd Park area north-west of Bristol. Most of Sneyd Park is covered, including Rockleaze, Downleaze, Stoke House, several villas, Old Sneed Park, Seamills, railway with Sea Mills station, River Avon with part of GWR Portishead Branch. On the reverse is a directory of Stoke Bishop plus timetables for the Bristol to Avonmouth Dock line. 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. ...

Bristol South-East in 1902 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 a very busy area of Bristol, stretching from Langton Street & Victoria Park eastward to Sandholme Road & Bloomfield Road. A major feature is Temple Meads station & the map

Includes:: much railway information, including engine sheds, Pylle Hill Goods Depot, Temple Meads Goods Depot, Midland Railway Coal Branch, GWR Relief Line, Kingsland Road Sidings, GWR Bristol & North Somerset line, Marsh Junction. Other features include tramways, Great Western Colliery (disused), Avonside Tannery, Netham Constructional Steel Works, Brislington Tramway Depot, Arno`s Vale, Arno`s Court, Arno`s Vale Cemetery, Corporation Depot, River Avon, St Phillip`s Marsh, The Feeder cut, part of harbour, Totterdown, cattle market, Holy Cross church, Caxton Printing Works, Avonside Paper Mills, Great Western Cotton Works, glass bottle works etc. A selection of street directory entries is on the reverse, including Bath Road, Feeder Road, Oxford Street, Temple Gate, Temple Meads, Temple Street, Victoria Street & Wells 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.

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Bristol St Anne`s Park & Conham in 1913 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 area to the east of Bristol, stretching from the St Anne`s Park eastward to Conham, Jefferies Hill & the western part of Hanham (junction of Jefferies Hill & Hanham Street is at eastern edge of map). Features include St Anne`s Park station, Wick House, River Avon, Conham, Conham Hall, Tar & Rosin Works, quarries, New Brislington Bridge, Hanham Colliery with tramway to river, Jefferies Hill, Christ Church, boot factory, Hanham Street etc. On the reverse are directories of Brislington & Hanham. 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. ...

Bristol St George in 1902 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 St George`s area east of Bristol, stretching from Blackwarth Road & Cossham Road eastward to Charlton Road & St Michael`s church. Features include Two Mile Hill, Meg Thatcher`s Green, Whiteshill Farm, tramways, Crew`s Hole, Troopers` Hill, White`s Hill, Air Balloon Hill, Summer Hill, Bell Hill, Whiteway, Speedwell, Speedwell Pit, Hudds Bottom, Crofts End, St Aidan`s church, Belgium pit (disused), Burchells Green, Blackswarth Lead Works, Avon View Cemetery, St George`s Park, soap works, Whitehall Colliery, Rose Green, etc. On the reverse are include directories for St George & Two Mile Hill. 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. ...

Bristol Staple Hill in 1902 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 Staple Hill & Soundwell area of Bristol, & part of north Kingswood, extending from Thicket Road eastward to Rodway Hill, & from High Street & Broad Street southward to Cockshot Hill. Features include tramway with depot, Midland Railway with Staple Hill & part of Mangotsfield stations (the latter at the east margin of map), Rodwayhill House, Sistonhill Farm, Hopewell Hill area, Leicester Square area, Lower & Upper Soundwell, Kingswood Lodge etc. On the reverse are 1896 directory entries for Downend & Mangotsfield. 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. ...

A detailed topographic map of Bristol West & Portishead from the Ordnance Survey Explorer series, covering Congresbury & Chew Magna. Edition A2 with minor changes; Publication date April 2010 About this series: These highly detailed maps show all the administrative boundaries, settlements as small as isolated farms, the road network down to unfenced roads & country tracks, & field boundaries (hedges & drystone walls) which make navigation across the countryside much easier. Steep gradients on roads are indicated. Various landmarks, e.g. powerlines, archaeological sites, windmills, churches & lighthouses are shown & additional graphics indicate natural terrain features such as cliffs, scree, mud & vegetation variations. The contour interval is 5 metres in the lower parts of the country & 10 metres in the uplands, & spot heights are marked. Each map covers an area of 30 x 20km (i.e. approx. 19 x 12 miles), with some double-sided maps covering more, as indicated in the individual descriptions. The maps are fully GPS compatible, with the National Grid shown at 1km intervals & latitude & longitude indicated by margin ticks at 1'. The Explorer series has replaced the earlier, green-cover Pathfinder maps. The Explorer series is now complete & covers all of Engl&, Wales & Scotl&. Some sheets for popular areas like the National Parks are still branded as Outdoor Leisure (OL) maps, but are now included in this series as the cartography is the same as that in the Explorer Maps. The Explorer maps offer a substantial improvement on the Pathfinder series, with greater use of colour, larger area per map, & stronger emphasis on information for ramblers & tourists. This series is ideal for walking & other outdoor pursuits & each map shows a large amount of information for ramblers & tourists. Public rights of way are shown (except in Scotland), together with other routes with public access: National Trails & Recreational Paths, permitted paths & bridleways, & selected cycle routes. Open access land created under the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 is marked. Tourist information

Includes:: caravan & camp sites, Park & Ride locations, recreation/leisure/sport centres, museums, historic buildings, English Heritage & National Trust sites, rural pubs, etc. The map legend is in English only, except for the tourist information content which is also in French & German.

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