We have published more than 1,800 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, some 300 of them in the London area. 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. 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. For other information and Prices, see Index Page.
Here are the details of maps for Becontree:
This detailed map shows what was still a very rural scene between Ilford and Romford. Vallance House (here spelt Vallance) is at the centre of the map and the area would change when the LCC bought the manor for building development in 1921. This map is therefore fascinating for showing the area before this major development. Green Lane crosses the map west-east, Bennett's Castle Lane runs north-south, and Wood Lane runs between them. The only significant development is at the NE corner where we have Beacontree (or Becontree) Heath, with a few houses around the heath.
The map links up with Essex Sheet 79.09 Chadwell Heath to the north, 78.16 Goodmayes to the west, 79.14 Rush Green to the east and 87.01 Parsloes to the south.
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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 London, return to the London page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 1 Oct 2005