We have published more than 1,900 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a group in Gloucestershire. 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 Winchcombe:
This detailed map covers the little town of Winchcombe (here spelt Winchcomb). This was one of the most important towns in England between the 7th and 11th centuries but was of less importance during the 19th century when several major employers, such as the papermakers at Postlip Mill, were outside the town. The railway station - outside the town and beyond this map - did not open until 1908. Features on this map include the town centre, Abbey remains, St Peter's church, North Street, Almsbury, Abbey Terrace, Hales Street, Footbridge. The map extends east to Stancombe Wood. On the reverse we include a commercial directory of 1894, showing the small town with a surprisingly wide range of businesses. The map is unusual in that the Gas Works is shown to be deleted (in manuscript) as part of wartime censorship by the OS in 1944.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Gloucestershire 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 England, return to the England page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 12 October 2006