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 141:
This One Inch to the Mile map straddles the border between Derbyshire and Leicestershire, while smaller areas of Nottinghamshire and Staffordshire also intrude. Coverage stretches from the eastern edge of Burton on Trent eastward to the centre of Loughborough, and from the southern half of Derby southward to Ashby de la Zouch. Note that coincidentally Burton, Derby and Loughborough are all split by the sheetlines. Transport historians will find several interesting railways, including the Derby & Ashby, Burton & Swadlincote, and Charnwood Forest Branches, as well as the River Trent which winds across the map; today the East Midlands Airport is near the centre of this map. On the reverse we include an extract from Derbyshire Sheet 58.06, showing the town centre of Melbourne in detail, including The Hall, Kendrick Mills, Market Place; this is accompanied by a directory.
It is not possible to list the many hamlets, farmsteads and other topographical features shown on these maps. However, you might find it useful if we here list the majority of the principal villages and 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 Inch to the Mile maps go to the One Inch Page, or for more detailed maps return to the England page. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.