Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bristol


Our series of maps for Bristol is among our most popular, and we will add to it during 2012. Here are the details. Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area, and most also include extracts from a contemporary directory. Further details of individual maps are given below; simply click on the links for information pages.

All maps are available through our On-line Mapshop or selected local shops.

All these maps are Gloucestershire sheets, enabling them to link up well with each other; we do appreciate that historically parts of south Bristol, and Keynsham, are in Somerset.


The following maps are all taken from the OS 25" maps and reduced to a scale of approximately 15 inches to the mile. They are extremely detailed, showing individual houses, details such as railway tracks, pathways, pubs, factories and even minutiae such as fountains and signal posts. Obviously they cover quite a small area, normally a mile by a mile and a half each.

  • 71.01 Avonmouth 1901 - published 2007; intro by Mike Bone.
  • 71.06 Shirehampton 1912 - published 2004; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 71.11 Bristol (Sneyd Park) 1912 - published 2004; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 71.12 Bristol (Redland) 1902 - published 2010; intro by Mike Bone
  • 71.15 Clifton Down 1902 - published 1998; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 71.16 Bristol NW & Clifton 1901 - published 1998; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 72.09 Bristol (Ashley Down) & Eastville 1902 - published 2002; intro by Mike Bone
  • 72.10 Bristol (Fishponds) 1902 - published 2012; intro by Mike Bone
  • 72.11 Bristol (Staple Hill) 1902 - published 2012; intro by Mike Bone
  • 72.13 Bristol NE 1902 - published 1997; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 72.14 Bristol (St George) 1902 - published 2002; intro by Mike Bone
  • 72.15 Bristol (Kingswood) 1903 - published 2011; intro by Mike Bone
  • 75.03 Bristol (Ashton Court) 1913 - published 2005; intro by Mike Bone
  • 75.04 Bristol SW 1902 - published 1998; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 75.07 Long Ashton 1913 - published 2005; intro by Mike Bone
  • 76.01 Bristol SE 1902 - published 1997; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 76.02 Bristol (St Anne's Park) & Conham 1913 - published 2003; intro by Mike Bone
  • 76.05 Bristol (Knowle) 1902 - published 2009; intro by Mike Bone.
  • 76.06 Brislington 1902 - published 2009; intro by Mike Bone.
  • 76.11 Keynsham 1902 - published 2003; intro by Mike Bone.

    Here is an index map for Bristol.


    The following maps in our Somerset series are also important for Bristol:

  • 02.05 Portishead (North) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 02.09 Portishead (West) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone
  • 02.10 Portishead (East) 1930 - published 2007; introduction by Mike Bone

    All maps can be ordered through our On-line Mapshop and through various local stockists.

    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 £ 2.50 each. For a full list of maps for the South West, return to the South West page or to the main Index page for full details of the series. For further information phone us on 01207 583388.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388


    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 6 Nov 2012