We have published more than 1,800 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, some 300 of them in the London area. The maps are highly detailed. They are taken from the OS 1:2,500 (or 25 inch) maps and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. They show streets with individual houses, tram tracks, railway tracks and even signals, factories, wharves and such details as fountains and water troughs. They will provide hours of fascination for historians and genealogists. 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. For other information and Prices, see Index Page.
Here are the details of maps for Romford:
This detailed map covers much of the centre and southern end of Romford, coverage stretching from Crown Farm on the outskirts of the town eastward to King Edward Road, and from the Cattle Market and St Edward's church southward to Rush Green Road. The GER railway runs west-east across the map, and features include Romford Brewery with its rail connections, the workhouse, Hornchurch Road, London Road, cemetery, Oldchurch Road, Mawheys Road, High Street, North Street, South Street etc. At the start of the 20th century Romford was regarded as "a lovely old market town surrounded by many country villages" and, as in many other market towens, the brerery is shown as much the most important industry. It was established in 1799 by Edward Ind, who was later joined by Octavius and George Coope.
The map links up with Essex Sheet 79.09 Chadwell Heath to the west, 79.11 Heath Park to the east and 79.14 Rush Green to the south.
Follow this link for a complete list of our London maps or this for a list of the Essex maps.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and Prices, see Index Page.
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 London, return to the London page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 1 Oct 2005