Preston Central in 1909 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 central area of Preston, stretching from Adelphi Street eastward to Acregate Lane, & from St Thomas`s Road southward to Syke Street. Most of the town centre is shown, & features include Fishergate, Church Street, tramways & depot, Yard Works, Royal Infirmary, Deepdale Enclosure, St Peter`s church, Town Hall, St John`s church, New Preston Mills, Alliance Works, Fishwick Mills, India Mill, Peel Mill, Deepdale Mill, Alexandra Mill, Victoria Mills, Deepdale Siding, Park Mills, Bute Mill, Marathon Skating Rink, Market Place, Sovereign Mill, St Paul`s church, Green Bank Mills, St Ignatius`s RC church, Cliff Mill, Ribbleton Mill, Albert Mill, Wharton Mill, etc. Note that the station is just off the map to the south. Selections from a street directory are on the reverse, including Back Lane, Corporation Street, Deepdale Road, Lune Street & Tithebarn 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.