We have published more than 1,900 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a large group in County Durham, where we are based. 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.
This very detailed map covers Blackhill and Shotley Bridge, on the north side of Consett. The map is double-sided to provide maximum coverage. The main map covers Blackhill, with coverage stretching from Cutlers Hall Road and Bridge Hill eastward to Medomsley Road; and from Consett Park and the northern tip of the Consett Iron Works northward to Benfieldside. The centre of Shotley Bridge, by the river, is in the extreme NW corner. Features include the station, St Cuthbert's church, Benfieldside House, Benfieldside Cemetery, Durham Road, No 1 Farm, hosiery factory. On the reverse we include a large section of adjacent sheet 11.06 taking coverage further north and this includes much of Shotley Bridge, including Shotley Bridge station, Whinny House, Snow's Green, Shotley Park, Shotley House. It also includes Shotley Bridge Spa, visited by up to 60,000 people a year in the 1890s. Earlier, in the late 16th and 17th centuries, German immigrants had established sword making businesses in Shotley Bridge, and into the 19th centuries many houses bore inscriptions regarding the German families.
The map links up with Sheets 11.11 Leadgate to the east, and 11.14 Consett to the south.
You might find this index map useful.
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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 the North East, return to the North East page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 4 August 2006