The towns in Merioneth are small, but full of interest. Here is our coverage so far. Each of the map includes an historical introduction. We also provide good coverage at the Inch to the Mile scale. All titles are available through our On-line Mapshop, and from some local stockists. Information pages have been added for individual titles; simply follow the links below.
Firstly, these are the large scale, detailed maps, at about 14 inches to the mile:
All are small towns. Corwen in the 19th century had a population of scarcely a thousand, but all the attributes of an important town: railway station, engine shed and junction; workhouse, banks, hotels; church and chapels. Bala was a tiny borough, with a population in 1881 of 1,653; it is the centre for Penllyn. It is shown here as essentially a one street town, but with its own railway station. The map also shows a second (unadvertised) station, the three-platform Bala Junction, across the river and situated in the meadows, without even a road for access! Our Barmouth and Dolgellau maps are double-sided to give maximum coverage, especially of their railway and transport interests. The most spectacular map is undoubtedly that for Blaenau Ffestiniog, with its slate quarries scarred across the map, a visual feast for all map-lovers.
We are also publishing a series of Inch to the Mile maps, which will eventually cover all of Wales. For a full list follow this link; the following Index map might be useful. These are the principal sheets for Merioneth.
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. They cost just £ 2.25 each. For a full list of Welsh maps, return to the Wales page
You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. They are also available from various local outlets.
