Sunderland East in 1895 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 eastern part of Sunderl&, around the `old town` & the docks. It comprises two maps, sheet 8.15 & adjacent sheet 14.03, which extends coverage southward. The main map covers the area around High Street & Town Moor, including the Market, Holy Trinity church, Woodbine Street, orphan asylum, Hendon Road Ropery, etc. Eastward of these are the docks, including Hendon Dock, Hudson Dock North & South, South Dock goods station, many coal staiths, Hendon Junction, Half Tide Basin, saw mills, Sea Lock, docks entrance with piers, & many railway sidings. The map is within the historic Bishopwearmouth parish. Sheet 14.03, extends coverage southward into Ryhope Within parish, south to Ocean Road. Most of this map is Hendon, &

Includes:: Gas Works, Hendon Paper Works, Blue House & Athletic Grounds. The Londonderry Railway & the NER Sunderland & Hartlepool line (including the freight line from the docks) run through the map. 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.

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This is a new edition in the AA's ground-breaking series of street atlases covering Sunderland in a handy glovebox size; fully updated with a stylish new cover design. The atlas uses the latest digital data for Britain from Ordnance Survey & the AA & also

Includes:: National Grid Referencing as used by the emergency services. Plus, unique to Street by Street, district names head each page for easy reference. All of the maps clearly show recommended restaurants, hotels, one-way streets & car parks, with 24-hour petrol stations now highlighted. Featuring a clever use of colour to ensure they can be read under street lighting, these maps are all you need to keep you on the move.

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Sunderland Pallion in 1895 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: the map covers the western part of Sunderland extending from Pallion westward to Ford Paper Works. Features include Hylton Lane, Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, St Luke's church, St Luke's Engine Works, Pallion station, Ford Hall, Claxheugh Rock, cement works. A directory of Ford (or South Hylton) Parish is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25 ...

Sunderland South in 1895 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 southern area of Sunderland around Ashbrooke Hall, including part of Hendon. Coverage stretches from Mowbray Road southward about a mile to Moor Hill & Tunstall Hills Farm. The Hetton Colliery Railway runs through the map & a tramway is shown along Gray 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. ...

This wooden-boxed brass sundial is a completely self-contained portable instrument, inspired by a design from the 18th century instrument maker Peter Dollond, founder of a great optical empire. The original is in the London Science Museum. Instruments like this were once used by explorers & navigators to tell the time anywhere in the world. For this to be possible, the gnomon, which casts the shadow, can be set for latitude on a sliding scale & the whole instrument oriented for direction by means of a magnetic compass in the base. A spirit level & height adjustable legs ensure that the instrument is used upright. Supplied in a box measuring 4” square, 2½” tall. ...

Topographic survey of Sweden at 1:50, 000, the Terrängkartan, from the Lantmäteriet, covering most of the country in 244 double-sided maps. Please note: the mountainous regions of central & northern Sweden are not covered by this series but presented in a separate “ Fjällkartan
- Mountain Map” series also listed on our website. Each 1:50, 000 topographic survey map covers an area of 37.5 x 40km. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, plus relief shading & graphics for rocky outcrops & boulders. Further graphics and/or colouring show different types of land use or vegetation (forests, arable l&, orchards, marshes, peat bogs, etc). An unusual feature of this survey is the colouring indicating buildings below or above two storeys high & “leisure/holiday homes”. The maps indicate privately maintained roads & include all other information expected of topographic survey at this scale. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines 5’ intervals. Map legend

Includes:: English. For coverage of the country’s most visited hiking areas in central & northern Sweden please see Lantmäteriet’s Mountain Map series, listed separately on our website.


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Sverigeserien is an outdoor map series consisting of 116 sheets with coverage of southern & central Sweden & the northern coastline. The map is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, excursions, trail running, hunting, fishing, riding, cycling, mountain biking, paddling, skating & much more. Every sheet covers an area of 45x 68km. These topographical maps in scale 1:50 000 contain all the information needed for outdoor activities: Terrain information, hiking trails, illuminated tracks, camping, shelters, golf courses, leisure baths, historical remains, roads in different categories, railway lines & much more. Easy to read topography with contour lines, vertical interval 5 m. Sverigeserien is a high-quality map series & is durable for frequent use! Updated content with map data from Lantmäteriet (National Land Survey of Sweden) & printed on Polyart which is water & tear resistant. This means that the map can be folded repeatedly without breaking & can withstand the challenging weather in Sweden during both winter & summer. Legend is in Swedish, English & German. ...

The Sunflower Complete Guide series details 15 to 20 walks in a particular region as well as offering a full coverage of all the sites & all the important information on getting there & getting about. The titles in this series feature an introduction with information on when to go, how to get there & around, advice on walking, accommodations, food & drinks & practicalities like documents, money, customs, climate, shopping, leisure, etc. It also provides a comprehensive coverage of sites of particular interests & the history, legends, customs, food, art & architecture of the specific location. After the general presentation the books are then organised in geographical order & for each region present local walks, information specific to the area, & more recommendations on accommodation, food & drink, nightlife etc. The walks feature in-depth route descriptions, with distance & timing, difficulty grading as well as advice on clothing & equipment. For each one, a shorter and/or alternative route is suggested & detailed map extracts & public transport information are included. The guides are illustrated with colour photographs & side panels annotated with local legends, myth, information & facts feature throughout. A fold out regional map at the back of the book shows the walk routes & locates recommended hotels & restaurants. ...

The Sunflower Landscapes guide series explores the best walking & touring possibilities in the region or area. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guides are structured in two main parts – Touring & Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport & car directions to make each walk more accessible. Suggested car-touring routes of the area are also included. Each car tour describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places & things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. About fifteen suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book & these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map & walk descriptions. The ‘ Walking’ section

Includes:: an average of fifteen recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. A detailed introduction provides information on waymarking & maps, what to take, weather & where to stay. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested clothing & equipment, language hints & shorter & alternative routes to the main walk. A concluding section provides useful guidance on local transport. Colour photographs & Ordnance Survey extracts accompany each route.

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The Sunflower Walk & Eat guide series are designed for short breaks & feature about ten, mostly easy walks, with restaurants en route & local recipes; ideal for countryside & good food enthusiasts. The titles in this series cover mainly cities & include some of the most famous sights, as well as a few excursions in the surrounding areas, easily accessible by public transport & all accompanied by large scale localised maps & city plans. All walks include one or two restaurants with their typical menus, price range, contact details & a little information about it. Each walk also feature a local speciality recipe for you to try back home! Advice on planning your visits can be found in the introduction &

Includes:: tips on how & when to get there, what to take, how to plan your walks, bus & rail tickets, parking, tourist information etc. A section on food explores local markets, health food shop & wheat, gluten and/or dairy free eating & cooking. Colour photographs accompany the text throughout.

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