Morpeth in 1896 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 centre of Morpeth & an area stretching west to Abbey Mills, & from the Court House northward to the County Lunatic Asylum. Features include Market Place, Bridge Street, Oldgate Street, Newgate Street, Northfield Lands, High Stanners, Low Stanners, Workhouse, remains of Newminster Abbey, Pottery Bank, Castle Square, etc. Part of the old race course is at the top of the map. A directory of the town in 1894 is 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.