We have a good range of maps in Dorset, including a group of 7 for the Weymouth/Portland area (lower down the page), and maps for most other towns in the county. A map for Sturminster Newton is planned for later in 2005. All maps include an introduction and most also have extracts from a contemporary directory. All maps can be ordered through our On-line Mapshop and are also available from many booksellers and museums.
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.
Information pages are available for individual maps. Simply follow the links.
The following map also covers a Dorset town:
These two groups of maps give excellent coverage of the area: Weymouth was one of the first major seaside resorts, made fashionable by George III's visits from 1789. Portland, an island save for the mysterious Chesil Beach, is a fascinating world of its own, with its prisons, quarries and (until recently) naval base. The quarries, in particular, appear almost majestic, like abstract works of art, on these maps. I spent part of my childhood at The Grove, so Portland has a special place in my affections.
We have a small group for Bournemouth & Christchurch, now part of Dorset, but historically Hampshire towns:
You might find these index maps useful:
Also in the Godfrey Edition, one of our One Inch to the Mile maps covers parts of the county. See the One Inch page for a full list. These are the principal 'Inch to the Mile' maps for the county:
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 £ 2.25 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
