We have been late to start coverage of Herefordshire, but have now prepared a small series for the county. Each map has an introduction by the renowned historian Barrie Trinder. Here are the details. Click on the thumbnails if you would like to see larger images.
Our author Barrie Trinder describes Leominster as "one of the most attractive towns in the Borderland, where the bustle of business and professional activity and the rattle of trucks and trains take place alongside an oasis of tranquility around the Priory..." Barrie Trinder's notes are always an excellent introduction to a town, and our map also includes extracts from an early Kelly's Directory, plus a timetable for the long gone Leominster-Worcester railway line.
A map of this tiny Border town, with a population falling at the start of the 20th century, to just 1,819 by 1911. Still, it had an important market hall and several railway branches; our map shows part of the Leominster & New Radnor line at the top of the map. There is a useful history of the town by Barrie Trinder plus an early directory; and even a railway timetable for the branch.
The map covers the heart of the city, stretching from Barton station across to Hafod Road, and with the cathedral fairly central. It includes an introduction by Barrie Trinder, and there are also extracts from a contemporary street directory for several major streets.
This map too has an introduction by Barrie Trinder, along with a good directory, plus a timetable for the Gloucester branch. The sheetlines are kind and most of the town (but not the main station) is included on this map, covering what Dr Trinder describes as "one of the most attractive of English market towns".
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 West Midlands maps, go to the West Midlands page
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