Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Dudley, Sandwell and the Black Country

We have a major block of maps for the Black Country, although this is difficult to catalogue. Most maps come from our Staffordshire series, but some, to the south, are Worcestershire; and how many people know just where the boundary between Dudley and Sandwell is? I have therefore listed all the maps for these two boroughs, split into segments to make the list a little less indigestible. A straightforward list appears on our West Midlands page if you prefer that.

The maps are highly detailed, at approx 15 inches to the mile. Each includes an introduction, and most include extracts from contemporary directories. Further information about individual maps is given in our On-line Mapshop. I think you will also find this Index Map useful.

Firstly, some on the northern edge of the Black Country; see also our Walsall and Wolverhampton pages.

  • Staffs 62.16 Bilston 1901 publ 1992; intro by Elizabeth Rees
  • Staffs 63.13 Darlaston & King's Hill 1901 publ 1988; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 63.14 Bescot 1901 publ 1986; intro by John Maddison. Includes an extract from the 1913 revision.

    These are in the NW area, including Tipton and Dudley:

  • Staffs 67.04 Bradley, Coseley & Wednesbury Oak 1913 publ 2000; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.06 Sedgley (West) 1900 publ 1997; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.07 Sedgley (SE) with Swan Village & West Coseley 1901 publ 1997; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.08 Tipton 1904 publ 1989; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 67.10 Gornalwood & Hinley Coalfield 1901 publ 1999; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.11 Gornal & Wren's Nest 1901 publ 1998; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.12 Dudley Castle & Tipton Green 1901 publ 1989; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 67.14 Shut End & Tansey Green 1903 publ 2006; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Staffs 67.15 Dudley (West) 1901 publ 1991; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 67.16 Dudley 1901 publ 1997; intro by David Radmore & Samantha Robins

    These are in the NE area, including West Bromwich:

  • Staffs 68.01 Wednesbury 1902 publ 1987; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 68.02 Mesty Croft 1888 publ 1990; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 68.04 Great Barr 1901 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 68.05 Great Bridge & Toll End 1902 publ 1988; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 68.06 West Bromwich North 1885 publ 1990; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 68.09 Greets Green 1902 publ 1988; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 68.10 West Bromwich 1902 publ 1988; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 68.11 Sandwell Hall 1902 publ 1991; intro by John Stokes. Includes extract of 1916 edition on reverse.
  • Staffs 68.13 Brades Village 1902 publ 1991; intro by Mary Bodfish
  • Staffs 68.14 Oldbury & Spon Lane 1904 publ 1989; intro by Mary Bodfish
  • Staffs 68.15 The Hawthorns 1886 publ 1990; intro by Claire Harrington

    These are so far east they are today thought of as part of Birmingham:

  • Staffs 68.12 Handsworth Wood 1902 publ 2002; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 69.09 Perry Barr 1902 publ 2001; intro by Alan Godfrey
  • Staffs 72.07 Bearwood 1903 publ 1986; intro by John Maddison
  • Worcs 05.10 Quinton 1902 publ 1993; intro by John Maddison

    These are to the SW, around Brierley Hill, sometimes thought of as the heart of the Black Country:

  • Staffs 71.01 Kingswinford 1901 publ 1999; intro by Stan Hill
  • Staffs 71.02 Brockmoor & Bromley 1901 publ 2001; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 71.03 Round Oak 1901 publ 2000; intro by John Boynton
  • Staffs 71.04 Netherton & Springfield 1901 publ 1995; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 71.05 Wordsley 1901 publ 1998; intro by Stan Hill
  • Staffs 71.06 Brierley Hill (West) & Brettel Lane 1901 publ 1997; intro by John Boynton
  • Staffs 71.07 Brierley Hill (East) with Quarry Bank & Merry Hill 1901 publ 1998; intro by John Boynton
  • Staffs 71.08 Cradley Heath & Old Hill 1901 publ 1995; intro by Robin Pearson
  • Staffs 72.01 see Worcs 5.01 Whiteheath Gate 1902 publ 1989; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 72.02 see Worcs 5.02 Langley & Londonderry 1902 publ 1988; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 72.03 Smethwick 1901 publ 1987; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 72.05 Rowley Regis & Blackheath 1902 publ 1992; intro by John Maddison
  • Staffs 72.06 Warley 1902 publ 1996; intro by Steve Cemm. Includes an Inch to the Mile map of the Black Country in 1872

    and these, around Stourbridge and Halesowen, are further south still, in Worcestershire:

  • Worcs 4.09 Wollaston 1901 published 1998; introduction by John Boynton
  • Worcs 4.10 Stourbridge North & Amblecote 1901 publ 1998; intro by John Boynton
  • Worcs 4.11 Lye 1914 publ 1999; intro by John Boynton
  • Worcs 4.12 Cradley (South) 1901 publ 2001; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Worcs 4.14 Stourbridge (South) & Oldswinford 1914 publ 1999; intro by John Boynton
  • Worcs 4.16 Halesowen (West) 1901 publ 2000; intro by John Maddison
  • Worcs 5.01 see Staffs 72.01 above
  • Worcs 5.02 see Staffs 72.02 above
  • Worcs 5.09 Coombeswood 1914 publ 1998; intro by Angus Dunphy
  • Worcs 5.13 Halesowen (East) 1913 publ 1999; intro by Angus Dunphy

    You might find this Index Map useful.

    Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. They cost just £ 2.25 each. For a full list of Midlands maps, return to the West Midlands page

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