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 Preston:
This detailed map covers the central area of Preston, with coverage stretching from Adelphi Street eastward to Acregate Lane, and from St Thomas's Road southward to Syke Street. Most of the town centre is shown, and features include Fishergate, Church Street, tramways and depot, Yard Works, Royal Infirmary, Deepdale Enclosure, St Peter's church, Town Hall, St John's church, New Preston Mills, Alliance Works, Fishwick Mills, India Mill, Peel Mill, Deepdale Mill, Alexandra Mill, Victoria Mills, Deepdale Siding, Park Mills, Bute Mill, Marathon Skating Rink, Market Place, Sovereign Mill, St Paul's church, Green Bank Mills, St Ignatius's RC church, Cliff Mill, Ribbleton Mill, Albert Mill, Wharton Mill etc. Note that the station is just off the map to the south. We include selections from a street directory on the reverse, incl Back Lane, Corporation Street, Deepdale Road, Lune Street, Tithebarn Street.
The map links up with Sheet 61.09 Preston (West) to the west.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Fylde area 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 / 22 February 2008