The 1889 version is fully coloured, taken from the beautiful OS 1st Edition hand-coloured map. Yorks Sheet 231.05aHalifax (North) 1905 – published 1994; intro by John Hargreaves.

On the 1915 and 1932 versions the area is even more built up with terraces and there is an extensive electric tram network. Lancs Sheet 104.14aMoss Side 1889 – published 1996; intro by Chris Makepeace.

The railway is a major feature with the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway’s main line and Hollinwood Branch, carriage works, Lightbowne Siding and engine sheds. The 1889 version is fully coloured, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS handcoloured edition.

We have published 3 versions of this detailed and busy map, showing how the area changed across the years. The 1889 version is fully coloured, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS handcoloured edition.

This detailed map covers the busy Cheetham, Higher Broughton and High Town area north of Manchester. Lancs Sheet 104.02aCheetham & Higher Broughton 1889 – published 2016; intro by Chris Makepeace.