We have published more than 2,300 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a small group in Leicestershire. 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 Syston:
This detailed map covers the village of Syston, a few miles north of Leicester.
Most of the village is covered and features include Midland Railway with station, Syston North Curve, iron foundry, St Peter's church, Queniborough Lodge (at top of map), cemetery, High Street area etc. On the reverse we include an 1891 directory of Syston, plus a 1916 timetable for the Leicester-Peterborough line.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Leicestershire 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 England, return to the England page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 1 Dec 2009