Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bolton, Farnworth and Horwich

This page lists our maps in the Borough of Bolton, an area which includes the towns of Horwich, Farnworth and Kearsley. Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area, and where possible we include extracts from an early directory. Maps are available through our On-line Mapshop or from selected local stockists.

Bolton grew rapidly through the 19th century, the population rising from 17,416 in 1801 to 168,215 by 1911, as it become one of the great mill towns. Many other industries are shown in these varied maps, as are railways, tramways and canals; and during the 20th century the town would become well known for its football club, and be portrayed in the delightful bitter-sweet comedies of Bill Naughton. The Horwich South map is dominated by the massive railway works established by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in the 1880s.