These maps are taken from the famous OS "Inch to the Mile" Maps. Though obviously far less detailed than the large scale maps for which we are perhaps better known, they provide an invaluable overview of a wider area, typically 18 miles across by 12 miles down. For transport historians they are invaluable for showing old railways, while all historians need them for their close depiction of topography, including parish boundaries. These maps also mean that we can offer historical coverage for small villages where a large scale map would not be commercially viable. We intend to publish the whole of England and Wales in this series. Almost 200 titles are now available and we aim to publish three new titles each month. The maps include historical notes and all (except the double-sided Tyneside title) also include a large scale map of a small town or village in the area.
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. Visit the One Inch Page for a full list of Inch to the Mile Maps,
or The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.
Here is information about Sheet 20 & 21:
We published this Inch to the Mile reprint as early as 1984, to accompany our Tyneside and County Durham large scale reprints. Because of this it is not quite standard with our other one-inch reprints, and is double-sided. Sheet 20 is on one side, and covers the area from Corbridge eastward to Newcastle, and southward to Consett; sheet 21 is on the reverse, and covers the area onward to Sunderland, Seaham and the coast. There are brief introductions to each map.
It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you may find it useful if we list the towns and principal villages or church parishes that are included on this map. Links are given for those for which detailed large-scale maps are also available.
For a full list of maps for the North East go to the North East page for a full list for the region.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.