Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bedfordshire
Here are the maps we have published for Bedfordshire. A major feature is a group of 5 maps for Bedford and Kempston.
The maps are highly detailed, at approx 15 inches to the mile. Each includes an introduction, and most
include extracts from contemporary directories. Further information about individual maps is given in
our On-line Mapshop.
Firstly, our group for Bedford itself:
11.12 North Bedford 1924 - published 1991; introduction by Barry Stephenson
11.15 West Bedford & Biddenham 1924 - published 1991; intro by Barry Stephenson
11.16 Bedford 1924 - published 1991; intro by Barry Stephenson
16.03 Kempston 1924 - published 1993; intro by Barry Stephenson
16.04 South Bedford 1924 - published 1992; intro by Barry Stephenson
And these are our other maps in the county:
18.10 Biggleswade 1924 - published 1997; intro by Barry Stephenson
21.11 Ampthill 1924 - published 1991; intro by Alan Godfrey
22.12 Shefford 1900 - published 1995; intro by Alan Godfrey
28.10 Leighton Buzzard & Linslade 1900 - published 1994; intro by Alan Godfrey
32.02 Dunstable 1900 - published 1992; intro by Alan Godfrey
33.05 Luton 1922 - published 1990; intro by Alan Godfrey
You might find this index maps useful:
for the Bedford area
Several one inch to the mile maps also cover parts of Bedfordshire.
Visit the One Inch page for a full list. These are the principal sheets for the county:
186 Wellingborough, Rushden & District 1897 - published 2000; intro by Barrie Trinder. Includes a map of Finedon.
203 Bedford & District 1895 - published 2001, intro by Barry Stephenson; includes a map of Turvey
204 not yet published
220 South Bedfordshire 1893 - published 2007; intro by Barrie Trinder. Includes a map of Aspley Heath
Most maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile.
They cost just £ 2.25 each. For a full list of English maps, return to the England page
You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop.
For other information and postage costs, see Index Page and Ordering Information Page.
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The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 29 Sept 2007