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 144:
This One Inch to the Mile map covers the Lincolnshire fens around Spalding, which is near the centre of the map. Westward coverage goes as far as the South Four Foot Drain and a little beyond - there are no villages here, just the Hacconby Fen, Morton Fen, Aslackby Fen etc - while eastward it goes to Gedney; coverage continues northward to Fosdyke, southward to Deeping St Nicholas. The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway crosses the map, with stations in extraordinarily remote places. The only towns are Spalding and Holbeach, and on the reverse we include a detailed map of the centre of Holbeach, with a brief 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.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
For a full list of more detailed maps for England, return to the England page.
Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 24 August 2007