Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Birmingham

These are the maps we publish in today's City of Birmingham. As the city expanded at the start of the 20th century it absorbed several neighbouring boroughs; as result, a Warwickshire town itself, it also came to include some areas from Staffordshire and Worcestershire.

As you would expect of England's second city, the maps are filled with detail, with railways and industry, various tramways and canals, back-to-back housing, and all the other features that represent a city then growing at a rapid rate. Start with the Central Birmingham map and work your way outward. Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area, and where possible we include extracts from an early directory. All maps are available through our On-line Mapshop or from selected bookshops. Information pages have now been added for individual maps - simply follow the links below. The index maps further down the page should help.

  • Warwicks 04.11 Four Oaks 1897 published 2009; introduction by Roger Lea
  • Warwicks 04.15 Sutton Coldfield 1913 published 1993; introduction by Roger Lea
  • Warwicks 07.16 Handsworth 1913 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 08.07 Erdington (Chester Rd) 1913 publ 2003; intro by Roger Lea
  • Warwicks 08.10 Erdington (West) & Stockland Green 1913 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 08.11 Erdington (East) 1913 publ 2004; intro by Roger Lea
  • Warwicks 08.13 Aston Manor 1913 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 08.14 Gravelly Hill 1902 publ 2001; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 08.15 Bromford Bridge 1913 publ 2004; intro by Roger Lea
  • Warwicks 13.04 Winson Green & Hockley 1903 published 1988; intro by John Maddison
  • Warwicks 13.08 Birmingham (West) incl Ladywood 1914 publ 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 13.11 Harborne 1901 publ 1989, rev 2005; intro by Terry Slater
  • Warwicks 13.12 Edgbaston 1901 publ 2000; intro by Richard Abbott
  • Warwicks 13.15 Harborne (South) 1901 publ 2009; intro by Malcolm Nixon
  • Warwicks 13.16 Bournbrook 1902 publ 1996; intro by John Maddison
  • Warwicks 14.01 Birmingham (North) 1913 publ 1997; intro by John Boynton
  • Warwicks 14.02 Birmingham (Saltley) 1902 publ 2003; intro by John Gough
  • Warwicks 14.05 Central Birmingham 1902-11 publ 1989, rev 2001; intro by Richard Abbott
  • Warwicks 14.06 Birmingham (East) 1901 publ 2001; intro by Richard Abbott
  • Warwicks 14.09 Birmingham (South) 1913 publ 1996; intro by Richard Abbott
  • Warwicks 14.10 Small Heath & Sparkbrook 1903 publ 2000; intro by Richard Abbott
  • Warwicks 14.11 South Yardley & Hay Mills 1903 publ 1997; intro by John Boynton
  • Warwicks 14.13 Moseley 1913 publ 1996; intro by John Boynton
  • Warwicks 14.14 Sparkhill & Greet 1903 publ 2004; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Warwicks 14.15 Acock's Green 1902-11 publ 1996; intro by John Boynton
  • Warwicks 19.10 Yardley Wood & Shirley 1914 publ 2007; intro by Barrie Trinder

    The following Worcestershire maps cover areas on the south side of Birmingham:

  • Worcs 05.10 Quinton 1902 publ 1993; intro by John Maddison
  • Worcs 10.03 Griffin's Hill 1902 publ 2009; intro by Malcolm Nixon
  • Worcs 10.04 Selly Oak & Bournville 1903 publ 1999; intro by John Maddison
  • Worcs 10.07 Northfield (North) 1903 publ 2006; intro by Malcolm Nixon
  • Worcs 10.08 Lifford & Bournville 1903 publ 2000; intro by John Maddison
  • Worcs 10.11 Northfield (South) 1903 publ 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Worcs 10.12 King's Norton 1903 publ 2003; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Worcs 10.14 Longbridge 1937 publ 2005; intro by Malcolm Nixon
  • Worcs 11.02 Hall Green 1903 publ 1997; intro by John Maddison

    and the following Staffordshire maps cover areas on the west side of the city:

  • Staffs 68.04 Great Barr 1901 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 68.12 Handsworth Wood 1902 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 69.09 Perry Barr 1902 publ 2001; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 72.07 Bearwood 1903 publ 1986; intro by John Maddison

    You should find these index maps useful:

  • for North Birmingham
  • for Central and South Birmingham
  • or a simplified grid for the central area

    We also publish many smaller scale "Inch to the Mile" maps, giving full coverage of the Midlands, although inevitably in less detail. For details and index maps visit the One Inch page. The following map covers the Birmningham area:

  • 168 Birmingham & District 1910 publ 2004; intro by Alan Godfrey. Covers area from Wednesbury to Sutton Coldfield, Coleshill, Solihull. As a bonus, a map of Olton is on the reverse.

    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 Midlands maps, return to the West Midlands page

    You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. They are also available from various local outlets.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388
    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 22 December 2009