We have published more than 1,800 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including several titles in Northumberland. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. The maps are neatly folded and each includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.
Here are the details of maps for Amble:
This detailed map covers the small coastal town of Amble, where the population rose from 247 in 1831 to 4,428 by 1901. It had become a significant port for coal export, and there was also a brick works on the quayside. Features on the map include the town centre, railway and station, wagonway, harbour (called Warkworth Harbour, but note the map does not include Warkworth itself), High Street, coastguard station, salt works, Amble Links. On the reverse we have a backing map which includes the North Pier, together with a directory of Amble in 1890.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Northumberland maps.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for the North East, return to the North East page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 27 November 2005