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 Ashton-under-Lyne:
This detailed and busy map covers the central and western parts of Ashton, with coverage stretching from Old Square westward to Ashton Moss, and from Christ Church and Lord Street southward to Ryecroft Street. Many mills are included, including Ryecroft Mills, Fern Mill, Junction Mills, Tudor Mill, Cavendish Mill etc. The town is surrounded by railways and the map shows Charlestown, Park Parade, and Oldham Road station; a small part of Dukinfield is also included and there are 2 stations here. Other features include tramways, canals including Portland Basin, Henry Square with the magnificent Public Baths, National Gas Engine Works, St Peter's church. A list of private residents from a 1918 directory is included.
The map links up with Lancashire Sheets 105.02 Daisy Nook to the north, 105.05 Droylsden to the west, 105.07Stalybridge to the east, and 105.10 Guide Bridge to the south; also with Cheshire Sheet 3.09 Ashton & Dukinfield.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Tameside 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 / 19 December 2008