Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Redbridge

These detailed maps maps normally cover an area of about one and a half miles by one mile. Each map includes an introduction. The Essex maps link up with those for London to form a major series for the Greater London area. They are available through our On-line Mapshop

Here are the details of maps for Ilford:

London Sheet 34a Ilford 1894 - published 1992; intro by Stephen Pewsey. ISBN.978-0-85054-526-5

London Sheet 34b Ilford 1938 - published 2017; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-056-1

We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area changed across the years.

The maps capture Ilford when it was growing rapidly - the population rose from 10,913 in 1891 to 78,188 by 1911 - and many streets, especially in the SE area around Albert Road and Grosvenor Road are shown half built. Coverage extends west along Romford Road to Carlyle Road at Manor Park, and northward along Cranbrook Road to St Clement's church; features include the GER and station, Ilford Bridge, Gas Works, Ilford Hall, Ilford Lodge, River Roding, City of London Cemetery, Little Ilford. Extracts from early directories are included on the reverse.

An index map showing the areas covered by this and adjacent maps is available here . The map links up with London Sheets 33 Wanstead Flats to the west, and 44 East Ham to the south; and Essex Sheets 78.11 Gants Hill to the north, 78.16 Goodmayes to the east.

Follow this link for a list of our other Redbridge maps .

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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 London, return to the London page.

The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 22 Sept 2017