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 Bury (North):
This detailed map covers the northern part of Bury, with coverage stretching from Bell Lane northward to Little Wood Cross, and from Higher Woodhill eastward to Gorsey Brow. Walmersleys Road runs north-south through the centre of the map, with tramway, with many streets of terraces off it. Other features include the River Irwell, Higher Woodhill, Burrs with bleach works, Fern Hill, Fernhill Chemical Works, Peel Mills, a stretch of the LYR railway, a short stretch of the Tottington Branch with Woodhill Halt, Woodhill Fold (SW corner of map), Free Town, Clarence Recreation Ground, Chesham, Lowes Brick Works, Springfield Mill, Chesham Field Mills, Alexandra Mill, numerous other mills, Gipsy Brook. On the reverse we include extracts from a contemporary trade directory incl lists of Beerhouses & Beersellers (a long list!), Cloggers, Cotton Spinners, Drapers and Pawnbrokers.
The map links up with Lancashire Sheets 87.08 Bury NW to the west, 88.09 Bury to the south. to the east, 88.13 Bury South to the south.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Rochdale & Bury 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 December 2007