The index right shows the area covered by these maps.
This page gives details of the maps in the area now covered by the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. This straddles the old border between Lancashire and Cheshire, including areas from both counties. Hopefully this page will help you decide which maps you require.
Each map includes an introduction to the history of the area; most of these are by the well known local historian Chris Makepeace, who has given great support to this series since its early days. Chris also runs a stall at many local history events, where a comprehensive range of our maps is displayed.
The following maps in our Cheshire series cover the Stockport area. Each includes an introduction by
Chris Makepeace, and most also include extracts from
contemporary directories.
The index right shows the area covered by these maps.
The following maps in our Lancashire series cover the Stockport area.
Each includes an introduction to the history of the area, and unless otherwise stated these are by Chris Makepeace;
most also include extracts from contemporary directories. 
The index right shows the area covered by these maps.
See thumbnail right for a small sample extract from the Romiley map.
We also publish a series of smaller scale Inch to the Mile maps. For details of this series visit the One Inch page. Much of the area is covered by the following maps:
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 Lancashire and Cheshire maps, return to the North West page
You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop.