Co Down Sheet 5.09 Belfast (Knockdene Park) 1902 – published 1999; intro by John Griffiths. This very detailed map is one of a group covering parts of east Belfast, east of the Lagan. Parts of Ballycloghan and Tullycarnet are included but the map is outer suburbia, quite rural at the eastern end.
Coverage stretches from Longtown and the Scottish border eastward to Thirlwall Common and the boundary with Northumberland, and northward to Bewcastle Fells. The North British Railway winds along close to the border.
This detailed travel map of Mansfield (East) from 1914 is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of Nottinghamshire. With a height of 220mm and a publication year of 2002, this map is a great addition to any collection.
On the reverse we include a detailed map of the village of Elsdon, with a directory. Here is information about Sheet 8.
The Ordnance Survey originally titled this map ‘Ford’. It covers a rural area of north Northumberland, from Cornhill eastward to Ford, southward to Kirknewton and Earle. A detailed map of Cornhill (which includes Coldstream station) is on the back.
This detailed map covers an area just NE of Bradford which includes parts of three parishes. The main village is Idle, within Bradford County Borough, and this is in the top left quarter of the map.
Explore the historical landscape of Mansfield (West) with the 1914 Nottinghamshire Sheet 22.16 map by John Griffiths. Notts Sheet 22.16 Mansfield (West) 1914 – published 2002; intro by John Griffiths.
Here is information about Sheet 6: One Inch Sheet 6 Alnwick & District 1901 – published 2000; intro by John Griffiths. ISBN.978-1-84151-224-2This Inch to the Mile map covers an area of north Northumberland centred on Alnwick. Coverage stretches from Lilburn Tower and Embleton southward to Warkworth. On the reverse we include a detailed map of the seaside village of Alnmouth, together with a directory. For transport historians the Coldstream branch, running north from Alnwick, will be of special interest. It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you may find it useful if we list the towns and principal villages or church parishes that are included on this map. Links are given for those for which detailed large-scale maps are also available. Northumberland: Alnham, Alnmouth, Alnwick, Beanley, Birling, Bolton, Brandon, Branton, Brunton, Craster, Denwick, Dunstan, East Lilburn, Edlingham, Eglingham, Embleton, Glanton, Hepburn, High Buston, Howick, Ilderton, Ingram, Lesbury, Little Houghton, Long Houghton, North Charlton, North Middleton, Old Bewick, Prendwick, Rennington, Rock, Roseden, Shilbottle, Shipley, South Charlton, South Middleton, Warkworth, Whittingham, Wooperton.
This detailed map covers the small town of Eston, with coverage extending eastward to Eston Nab, Eston Beacon and Lackenby Bank. The town in 1927 was very small and includes Old Eston, South Eston and California. Features include the station, Sheep Beck Bridge, Christ Church, High Street, Jubilee Road, hospital. The various mineral lines are of especial interest and here include Eston Mines Sidings, Trustee Incline to Trustee Drift Level, Old Incline to Old Bank Drift Level, New Incline and tramway towards Lazenby Bank. Eston Bank with the site of Eston ironstone mines – the reason for the town’s growth – is in the centre of the map. We include a 1905 directory of Eston on the reverse to complete the historical portrait.