We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a small group in Cornwall. 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 Looe:
This detailed map covers the delightful Cornish town of Looe, described in 1910 as "an ancient town in a beautiful position on the east side of a wide creek or estuary....well sheltered by lofty hills....it is one of the prettiest spots in Cornwall". Our map covers both West Looe and East Looe, and extends northward to Shutta and Barbican, and eastward to Millendreath Beach. Features include the railway station with the line to the harbour, St Mary's church, Guildhall, Plaidy Beach, site of St Anne's chapel, Boscarn House, St Nicholas church; the cramped houses are neatly delineated on either side of the harbour. On the reverse we include a directory of Looe in 1910.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Cornwall 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 / 20 July 2007