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Welsh Harp And South Kingsbury 1936
Welsh Harp and South Kingsbury in 1936 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. Two versions of this map have been published, showing how it developed across the years. They provide a great contrast, for much of the 1895 version is rural, but by 1936 the western and eastern areas are increasingly built up. The map is centred on Brent Reservoir, and coverage stretches from Holden Avenue and Church Lane eastward to Sturgess Avenue; and from Borthwick Road and Fryent Grove southward to Review Road and the North Circular. Features include the Old Welsh Harp pub. The reservoir was opened in 1838 and subsequently enlarged; during the 19th century thousands
flocked here, drawn by the pleasure gardens at the Old Welsh Harp and Upper Welsh Harp inns. Welsh Harp station opened to serve these customers in 1870, but closed in 1903 when trade declined and the area was developed. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Staples Corner flyover. On the reverse of the 1895 map is a contemporary description, with illustrations, of the Welsh Harp pleasure gardens. The 1936 map includes extracts from a contemporary street directory.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series:Selected towns in Great Britain and Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th and early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping and reprinted at about 15
inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes and many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one and a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
flocked here, drawn by the pleasure gardens at the Old Welsh Harp and Upper Welsh Harp inns. Welsh Harp station opened to serve these customers in 1870, but closed in 1903 when trade declined and the area was developed. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Staples Corner flyover. On the reverse of the 1895 map is a contemporary description, with illustrations, of the Welsh Harp pleasure gardens. The 1936 map includes extracts from a contemporary street directory.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series:Selected towns in Great Britain and Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th and early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping and reprinted at about 15
inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes and many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one and a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.
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