We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, with a highly successful series for London. Most maps are taken from the OS 1:2500 (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. These show the areas in considerable detail, including individual houses.
For a few areas of central London we have also reprinted some of the very early Five-foot plans. Originally published at a scale of 1:1056 or 5 feet to the mile, we have reduced them in scale to 1:1760 or a Yard to the Mile. The maps, though covering quite a small area, are quite wonderfully detailed, showing such features as lamp-posts, the layouts of back yards, and even the interior of certain buildings such as churches and theatres. For the urban historian they are perhaps the most fascinating maps ever published by the Ordnance Survey.
Our reprints 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 The Tower of London:
This highly detailed map at a 'Yard to the Mile' scale is centred on St Katharine Docks, opened in 1828 and portrayed here in some detail; cranes, winches, bridges, warehouses and even mooring posts are shown. To the west is The Tower, most of it included on the map, and again in great detail, with the Waterloo Barracks, Officers' Quarters and other areas neatly delineated. The third major feature on the map is the Royal Mint, where we are shown the Sizing Room, Bronze Store, Gold Melting House, Copper Store etc. Other features on the map include Upper East Smithfield, Trinity Square, Royal Mint Street, GER Goods Depot, Red Lion Brewery, Hermitage Basin, the western part of Western Dock, Wellclose Square, Jews Almshouses, Sailors Home. On the reverse we include street directory entries for Royal Mint St, Well St, Wellclose Square and Upper East Smithfield
The map links up with sheets 7.67 Aldgate to the north, 7.76 Monument to the west. 7.86 London Bridge Stn to the south.
Follow this link for a complete list of our London Series maps.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
Most 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 London, return to the London page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 May 2007