Shoreditch in 1894 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. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street, & from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. Features include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke`s Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske`s Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal, numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works among the houses, the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John`s Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map has extracts from contemporary street directories. 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. ...

Shoreditch in 1914 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. Three versions of this map have been published, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street, & from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. Features include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke`s Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske`s Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal, numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works among the houses, the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John`s Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map has extracts from contemporary street directories. 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. ...

Shoreditch in 1894 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. 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. In this title: three versions of this map have been published to show how the area developed across the years. The maps each cover the same area, stretching from Cropley Street & City Road eastward to Cambridge Road & Corfield Street; from the Regents Canal southward to Bethnal Green Road & Bishopsgate Station. The maps include Shoreditch, Hoxton, Haggerston & the west part of Bethnal Green. The maps are very busy, showing scores of tightly packed streets of housing in detail. Features, which obviously vary with the years, include the GER railway approaches, Bethnal Green Junction station, Bishopsgate station on 1872 version, Bishopsgate Goods station on later maps; tramways, Shoreditch station, St Luke's Hospital, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground, Aske's Hospital, gas works, Columbia Market, Regents Canal; numerous small industries, e.g. vinegar works, among the houses; the area known as The Jago. Streets include Hackney Road, City Road, New North Road, St John's Road, Hoxton Street, Gosset Street & countless more. Each map

Includes:: extracts from contemporary street directories. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25

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When Columbus first returned to Europe from the Caribbean, he presented King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella with exotic parrots, tropical flowers & bits of gold. The search for riches spurred Columbus & others to voyage the oceans with similar ambitions & these seafarers continued to return with mysterious specimens encountered in the New World. Curiosity began to percolate through Europe. The Church, long fearful of challenges to its authority, could no longer suppress the mantra ” Dare to know!” Recounting the triumphs & mishaps of these explorers, Joyce Appleby`s book follows the naturalists, both famous & obscure, whose investigations of the world`s fauna & flora fuelled the rise of science & technology that propelled Western Europe towards modernity. ...

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- Hinku region of Nepal at 1:50, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant map in the famous Schneider series, revised in
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Shoret Breaks in England in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Short Breaks in Wales in the Landmark Visitor Guides series, exploring a range of places in Britain, Europe & the Caribbean, with a particular expertise in UK destinations. Each guide presents the reader with detailed, wide-ranging & accessible overview of the region or area, with a particular focus on history & culture, notable local attractions, the landscape, local events & family activities. A series of recommended walks & guided car tours exploring the region are also included in each title. The guides are arranged geographically by region & are ideal both for short & longer breaks, with practical guidance on recommended routes & tourist attractions, in addition to insightful inset boxes into local history, culture & traditions. Information on accommodation, restaurants & day-to-day information are more limited, though a compact Directory at the end of each guide provides basic listings of recommended accommodation & restaurants, as well as tourist information contacts & regional event calendars. International destinations also carry climate & country facts, basic phrases & other general travel practical guidance for travelling to the region. The British titles in the Landmark Visitor Guides series are highly recommended, covering titles that are rarely available from other publishers. ...

Short Circular Walks in Epping Forest by John Merrill is a guidebook to this fascinating walking area. Surprisingly close to central London, Epping Forest in Essex is rich in heritage & wildlife, making it a haven for walkers. The guide presents ten circular walks
- mostly 6 to 8 miles long
- that takes you into the heart of the forest & its surrounding area. Each walk section is accompanied by a route map & provides route instructions, walk distance & estimated walk time. Information on public transport, parking facilities, available maps, pubs & cafes & places of notable interest is also provided. There are sections on walking in Epping Forest & observing the country code, & the guide is also accompanied by maps, illustrations & photographs.

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Short Circular Walks on the River Stort Navigation by John Merrill is a guidebook to walking along one of the smallest canals in Engl&. The 240 year old River Stort Navigation is full of history, with fifteen locks & a fascinating array of interesting villages, towns & inns bordering its side
- making rewarding walking. This guide lists eight short circular walks ranging between 5 to 8 miles, covering the whole navigation. One final walks of 18 miles explores the whole navigation in one unforgettable walk. Each walk section is accompanied by a route map & provides route instructions, walk distance & estimated walk time. Information on public transport, parking facilities, available maps, pubs & cafes & places of notable interest is also provided. There are also sections on the countryside code & suggested walking equipment, & the guide is accompanied by maps, illustrations & photographs.
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First of two volumes describing 35 of the waymarked paths & tracks in Murcia which constitute a network of short hiking routes established by the Mountaineering Federation of Murcia. Each of the route itineraries is presented in Spanish & English text & is supported by a map extract from the Spanish topographic survey & an elevation profile diagram. A system of symbols gives an at-a-glance summary of route characteristics eg. the degree of difficulty presented by a route, harshness of the environment, extent of route waymarking.A table of information for each route also indicates relevant survey maps, start & finish point geographical references, distance & duration, waypoints of connecting routes. Authors: Juan de la Cruz Lorente Jara & ...