Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bury and Rochdale

Cotton mills are an obvious interest in these maps, but they are also packed with other industries, such as the paper industry at Heap Bridge, and with the Co-op pioneers at Rochdale; tramways, railways and canals are here to fascinate transport historians, both towns have sporting interests, and there is much more. Further maps will be added to the group in due course. All maps are available through our On-line Mapshop and from selected local outlets.

The following maps cover the Bury area. Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area, and where possible we include extracts from an early directory. You might find this Index map useful.

  • 79.12 Ramsbottom 1908 - published 1994; introduction by Nick Burton
  • 87.04 Tottington 1908 - published 2004; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 87.08 Bury NW 1908 - published 2003; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 87.11 Ainsworth 1908 - published 2004; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 87.12 Bury West 1908 - published 2002; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 87.15 Bradley Fold 1908 - published 2002; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 87.16 Radcliffe (North) 1908 - published 2003; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 88.05 Bury North 1908 - published 1994; intro by Nick Burton
  • 88.09 Bury 1908 - published 1994; intro by Nick Burton
  • 88.10 Heap Bridge 1908 - published 1999; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 88.13 Bury South 1907 - published 1999; intro by D Whittle
  • 95.04 Radcliffe 1927 - published 1998; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 95.08 Stand & Outwood Gate 1907 - published 1998; intro by Paul Hindle
  • 96.05 Whitefield & Besses o' th' Barn 1907 - published 1993; intro by J F Wilson plus contemporary account of area by Frank Merriday.
  • 96.09 Prestwich 1915 - published 2004; intro by Chris Makepeace

    The following maps in our Lancashire series cover the Rochdale area. You might find this Index map useful.

  • 88.04 Rochdale West 1908 - published 2007; introduction by Paul Hindle
  • 88.07 Heywood North & Hooley Bridge 1908 - published 2006; introduction by Paul Hindle
  • 88.08 Rochdale (SW) & Sudden 1908 - published 2007; introduction by Paul Hindle
  • 88.11 Heywood 1907 - published 2006; introduction by Paul Hindle
  • 88.12 Castleton 1908 - published 2007; introduction by Paul Hindle
  • 89.01 Rochdale 1908 - published 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • 89.05 Rochdale South 1908 - published 1999; intro by Paul Hindle

    We also publish a series of smaller scale Inch to the Mile maps. For details of this series visit the One Inch page. Much of the area is covered by the following maps:

  • 76 Rossendale 1895 - published 2000; intro by Paul Hindle (includes Rochdale and Ramsbottom)
  • 85 Manchester & District 1896 - published 1999; intro by Chris Makepeace (covers Bury and south Rochdale)

    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 Lancashire maps, return to the North West page

    You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and postage costs, see Index Page and Ordering Information Page.

    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388
    The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 27 December 2007