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 168:
This One Inch to the Mile map is centred on Birmingham; part of the Black Country lies to the west, while eastward we find more rural Warwickshire. We have published a very good range of large scale, detailed maps for Birmingham and its environs, and this smaller scale map is an excellent companion to them, helping to put them into context. Coverage stretches from Halesowen and Rowley Regis eastward to Shustoke and Meriden, and from Sutton Coldfield southward to Solihull. On the back we include an extract from Warwickshire Sheet 19.03, showing the village of Olton in detail in 1903.
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 large scale maps of the Birmingham area go to the Birmingham page.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.