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 Thornton Cleveleys:
This detailed map is double-sided for maximum coverage and includes both sheets 42.12 and 43.09. (Note that the cover erroneously states 43.10.) Sheet 42.12 covers the coastal area, including Cleveleys Hydro Hotel, Victoria Road, Beach Road, St Andrew's church, Rossall Mount, Rossall Preparatory School. The area around Victoria Road is today's town centre, though here only partly built up; coverage extends south to Anchorsholme Lane. On the reverse adjacent sheet 43.09 is the main map and takes coverage eastward to Thornton. Coverage here includes Cleveleys Park, The Towers, Trunnah, Holmes, Burn Naze (top right corner), Marsh Mill, RC church, St Peter's Mission Church, Christ Church, Poolfoot Farm. These are fascinating maps, especially showing Cleveleys when development into a seaside resort had only just begun.
The map links up with sheet 43.05 Rossall to the north.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Fylde and North Lancashire 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 the North West, return to the North West page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 4 December 2007