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 Carrington:
This detailed map covers an area west of Manchester on the River Mersey and although it is a Lancashire sheet, most coverage is of the Cheshire side of the river. The main feature is the Cheshire village of Carrington, incl Windmill Inn, Carrington Hall Farm, Holly Farm, Stamford Farm and Dainewell Farm. Further west are Boothhey Farm, St George's church and (bottom left corner of map) Landfield Farm. A section of the Manchester Ship Canal is in the top left corner, incl Carrington Wharf, with a tramway running across the map carrying sewage. What at first seems a rather empty map is filled with interest, and Don Bayliss gives a full historical background.
The map links up with sheet 110.02 Flixton to the north and 110.05 Lower Irlam to the west.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Trafford area and Salford 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 / 9 May 2008