Sheffield Neepsend in 1903 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 Neepsend & Walkley area on the north-western side of Sheffield. Coverage stretches from Neepsend Bridge westward to Walkley Crescent & northward to Leader Road. Major features include a stretch of the Great Central Railway with engine shed, Neepsend Gas Works, River Don, Parkwood Springs, Philadelphia, Cannon Brewery, Hillfoot, Walkley Ward, Lower Walkley, Walkley Lane Brick Works, Limbrick Works, River Loxley, Owlerton Bridge Rolling Mills, Old Park Silver Rolling Mills, Olwerton, Barracks, Birley Meadow Forge, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Freedom Road, Holme Lane, Hoole Street & Penistone 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.