Swiss Cottage & South Hampstead in 1937 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, centred on Swiss Cottage with its underground station, New College (a training college for dissenting ministers), & School for the Blind. The map also covers West Hampstead, & the area of south & west Hampstead developed as part of the Maryon Wilson estate. It also

Includes:: part of the Belsize estate. In the north-eastern part of the map is a stretch of Haverstock Hill, including Hampstead Vestry Hall; in the south-eastern corner is part of Primrose Hill, while Edgware Road cuts across the south-western corner. Several railways emerge from tunnels on the map, including the LNWR at Loudon Road station, & Metropolitan, Midland & Hampstead Junction at the Finchley Road stations. Principal roads include Priory Road, Finchley Road, Fitzjohns Avenue, Eton Avenue, Adelaide Avenue & many more. The 1871 map shows an area which is still largely undeveloped north of Swiss Cottage. This map

Includes:: extracts from an early street directory for Adelaide Road, Belsize Road/ Square, Finchley New Rd & Loudon Road. The 1937 map, by contrast, shows the area entirely built up. Its selection of street directory entries on the reverse

Includes:: Belsize Avenue/ Crescent/ Grove/ Lane, Elsworthy Road, Finchley Road, Fitzjohns Avenue & Greencroft Gardens. 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 story tells of the happy discovery of the wonders of natural history by a family shipwrecked on a desert isl&, who remain united through all the adversities they encounter. Inspired by Robinson Crusoe, this joyful narrative by a Swiss pastor remains a classic tale to be enjoyed by all. ...

The third version of Swiss Map 100 covers the whole of the country at 1:100, 000 & 1:500, 000, & the whole of Central Europe at 1:1, 000, 000, but it is still only compatible with the Swiss Map 50 1.8 cartography & data. The cartography of Swiss Map 100 is equivalent to that of the printed Swiss Survey maps & the individually selectable map extracts can be easily printed & exported. The diversity of the graphic tools makes it possible to highlight political & administrative boundaries (including municipalities, districts & cantons), castles, heritage sites & other tourist information. A search facility for all displayed place names & an import facility for Microsoft Excel files are available. It is also possible to calculate distances, hiking times & profiles' elevation, to enter individual routes or add personal data to a map. The CD-ROM is only compatible with Windows & GPS (NMEA & Garmin). All data is only available in German, French & Italian. System requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XPPentium processor 133 MHz 32 MB free RAM (64 MB under Win NT/2000/XP)50 MB free hard disk space CD-ROM drive 16x Screen 800 x 600 pixels (256 colors) ...

Swiss topographic survey at 1:50, 000 & 1:200, 000 on a DVD compatible with Windows, Mac, GPS (Garmin & Magellan) as well as with both Swiss Map 25/ 100 & with the Dufour Map series. The cartography of Swiss Map 50 is equivalent to that of the printed Swiss Survey maps at that scale. All data is available in English, German, French & Italian.
Features: Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) huts, youth hostels, Friends-of-Nature- houses, ski routes, protected areas, slopes steeper than 30
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Swiss Navigator from Hallwag, an impressive, 692-page volume in an A4, paperback format with over 2800 street plans, from cities to selected villages, each individually indexed for street names, plus the whole country shown at 1:100, 000. The atlas section at 1:100, 000 shows the whole country on over 100 pages & indicates places for which street plans are provided & their respective locations in the following street plans section. Mapping is this part uses cartographic style found is car navigation systems, with detailed layout of the road network & colouring for woods & parks, build-up or industrial areas, etc. Railways are shown with stations. Cable car lines, funiculars, chair lifts, as well as ferry services on the lakes are also shown. The maps have no topographic information beyond rivers & lakes, plus an occasional symbol for a peak (e.g. the area between Arolla & Zermatt is completely blank). A range of symbols indicate hotels & restaurants, shopping centres, parking & park+ride facilities, museums, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 5km grid showing the Swiss Coordinate system. The street plan section covers over 2800 locations indicated on the road maps. As in the previous section, colours help distinguish parks, urban areas, industrial zones, etc, & symbols mark various facilities listed above. Scales vary between 1:17, 500 & 1:20, 000, with enlargements at 1:8, 000 for central areas of major cities. A 1km Swiss Coordinate System grid is printed over each plan. All the text, including the map legend, is in French, German & Italian only.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The Navigator is designed for local reference or commercial use where detailed presentation of towns & villages is required & is not ideally suited for use as touring road atlas for holidays in Switzerl&.
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`A great subject for a cultural anthropologist & Bewes is a perfect guide` Financial Times, Book of the Year A brand new edition of the international bestseller, with new sections on the Swiss elections, the Swiss citizenship test & how Brexit has affected Switzerl&. One country, four languages, 26 cantons, & 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there`s nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked isl&. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe`s most individual & misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi & finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past & exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there`s more to Switzerland than banks & skis, francs & cheese. This book dispels the myths & unravels the true meaning of Swissness. ...

Fact lovers will enjoy this treasure-trove of serious & not so serious facts & figures about Switzerland
- a collection of lists
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Small map of Switzerl&, h&-drawn with what might be best described as a touch of artistic licence. Brief description of main towns & popular holiday destinations provide general introduction to the country. The schematic nature of this map makes it useful for planning a tour, but travellers would be well advised to invest in an up-to-date road map for the practical side of their journey. On the reverse, the centres of Geneva & Zurich are presented in the popular format of Map Easy's growing range of street plans. In addition to museums & buildings of particular interest, all annotated with brief descriptions, the plans show numerous shops & places to eat, colour-coded for easy reference. ...

Switzerland on a double-sided, indexed road map at 1:200, 000 from Insight. This large map

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Switzerland in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...