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 Baxenden:
This detailed map covers the Baxenden area, south of Accrington. Coverage stretches from Gaulkthorn eastward to Baxenden, and from Hollins Hill southward to Accrington Moor. Higher Baxenden is also included. The Manchester Road, with tramway, is on the right side of the map and other features include Baxenden Colliery, Alliance Mill, St John's church, Ing, smallpox hospital, White Croft Works, tramways, Green Haworth Quarry, Adelphi Works, Rothwell Heights, Bedlam, Cross Edge, Fern Gore. Extracts from an Accrington trade directory are included on the reverse.
The map links up with Lancashire sheet 63.15 Accrington to the north.
Follow this link for a complete list of our East 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 / 18 January 2008