St Albans North-West in 1897 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. St Albans is covered by four maps. This title covers the north western part, from Verulam Road northward to Batchwood, & from Catherine Lane westward to Praemill House & Gorham Block. Features include Kingsbury Brewery, Kingsbury Farm, Roman Wall, Churchyard Meadow, Cottage Hospital, Christ Church, The Sisters Hospital, Townsend Farm, St Albans Union Workhouse, Osterhills, Verulam House, etc. On the reverse is a commercial directory of St Albans, entries A to R. 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.