We have published more than 1,800 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a group in Dorset. 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 Blandford Forum:
This very detailed map covers one of the finest Georgian towns in England. A disastrous fire in 1731 meant that the town had to be rebuilt, and because it grew only slowly in the 19th century (the population was under 4,000 in 1901) the Georgian character survived. Features on the map include the whole town centre, largely encircled by the River Stour, the Somerset & Dorset Railway with station (the line was being doubled at the time of this survey), Market Place, workhouse, Blandford Bridge, Hall & Woodhouse Brewery, St Leonard's Farm (which included a medieval chapel), Bryanston Park. To the west the map reaches St Martin's old and new churches, marking the site of an old medieval village.
You might find this index map useful.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Dorset Series 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 South West, return to the South West page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 October 2005