The Solent-OS New Popular Edition paper map of Portsmouth Southampton etc. dating from circa 1946, is a valuable resource for hiking enthusiasts and historians alike. Published by the Ordnance Survey, this cloth map in folding format features a detailed map scale of 1 inch to mile, making it an essential tool for navigating the Great Britain region. Authored by OS, this English-language map captures the essence of Southampton and its surroundings, providing a glimpse into the past of this charming city and its surrounding areas.
This copy of Service Publications Ltd map of Southampton City Centre is a revised edition, printed I believe in the 60’s. The map is embellished with local ads across the top and on the reverse which add greatly to the sense of the era.