We have published more than 1,900 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a large group in Lancashire. 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 Heywood:
This detailed map covers the mill town of Heywood, just west of Rochdale. About 35 cotton mills are shown on the map, including Yew Mill, Plum Mill, Roeacre Mill and others. Coverage stretches from Lord Street and Rose Hill Mill eastward to Lane End and Harefield Hall. The Bolton & Bury line runs through the map, including Heywood and Broadfield stations, and the railway wagon works. Other features include tramways, Hopwood, Heywood Branch Canal, Captain Fold, All Souls church, St Luke's church, Cartridge Ropery, Bottom o' th' Brow, Broadfield, Sun Iron Works, Phoenix Brewery.We include extracts from a 1918 directory on the reverse.
The map links up with Lancashire Sheet 88.11 Heap Bridge to the west.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Rochdale & Bury 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 North West, return to the North West page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 19 August 2006