We have published more than 2,100 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 Morecambe:
We have published two maps of Morecambe, showing how the town developed over the year. Note however that the 1931 version covers a slightly larger area.
The principal map covers the centre of the town and West End, with coverage stretching from Queen's Terrace and Green Street southward to Fairfield Road. Features include most of the harbour, Midland station, Euston Road station, Torrisholme Junction No.2, Poulton Hall, Winter Gardens, Poulton Square, Midland Hotel, tramway and depot (1911 map), Promenade, West End, West End Pier, Sandylands, Wood Hill.
The 1911 version has extracts from a contemporary trade directory on the reverse. However, on the reverse of the 1931 version we include adjacent Sheet 30.01, which extends coverage northward to include the Central Pier, Tower Theatre and Town Hall. If you are only buying one version we therefore recommend the 1931 one.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Fylde and North Lancashire 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 / 6 December 2007