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 Sheets 334:
The index map may suggest that this is rather an empty map, showing a small area of coastline. In fact this gives us space to include two different editions of the same map, for 1880 and 1903 respectively. As the maps are next to each other it is fascinating to explore the topographical and cartographic changes between the two maps; for instance, the Martello towers on the coast are excluded from the earlier map, presumably for security reasons, but are shown on the 1903 version. Eastbourne has also become a much larger town by the time of the second map. Coverage stretches from Newhaven to Eastbourne and a little beyond, and inland to Willingdon. Tony Painter gives a full and readable history of the area. On the back we include a detailed map of the village of Litlington.
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 Inch to the Mile maps go to the One Inch Page; or for Sussex large scale maps go to the Sussex page.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.