Old Ordnance Survey Maps of London

These detailed maps maps normally cover an area of about one and a half miles by one mile. Each map includes an introduction. The London maps link up with those for Middlesex to form a major series for the Greater London area. They are available through our On-line Mapshop

Here are the details of maps for Plumstead:

London Sheet 95.2 Plumstead 1894 - published 2007; introduction by Alan Godfrey

London Sheet 95.3 Plumstead 1914 - published 1992; introduction by Len Reilly

We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area developed across the years. The map covers an area stretching from Plumstead station eastward to Shieldhall Street at Abbey Wood, and southward to Plumstead Common and Bostall Woods. Features include tramways, Woolwich Workhouse, St Nicholas church, Goldie Leigh Cottage Homes, the Manor Ground (Arsenal's second ground). On the reverse are selected directory entries.

The map links up with London Sheets 82 Plumstead Marshes to the north, 94 Woolwich to the west, 108 East Wickham to the south; also with Kent Sheet 2.12 Belvedere to the east.

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Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for England, return to the England page.

Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 7PW / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 27 August 2011