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 Barking (East):
These three maps cover the eastern side of Barking. However, they are from different series, the 'Old' and 'New' Series Essex maps, and so the sheetlines are somewhat different. The 'New' Series maps link up more conveniently with the London Series, so we will discuss them first.
The Upney 1915 map captures the eastern side of Barking showing the streets off Longbridge Road gradually being built up: Cecil Avenue, Wilmington Gardens, Hulse Avenue etc. North of this is Barking Park. From here coverage extends a mile eastward into open country. The hamlet of Upney is bottom centre, with its Isolation Hospital, Manor Farm is to the NE. The LTS railway crosses the map west-east but no stations are shown. A directory listing of private residents in Barking in 1895 and 1920 is included.
The Upney 1939 map provides a strong contrast, for the area is now largely built up, with many roads now developed off Longbridge Road. Upney station is now open, and other features include Lodge Avenue and streets to its east, Sandringham Road, Barking Park, isolation hospital (no longer very isolated!) Extracts from a 1933 directory are included to make this, with Tony Clifford's introduction an invaluable picture of the area as it developed across the years.
An index map showing the areas covered by this and adjacent maps is available here. The map links up with London Sheets 44 East Ham & Barking to the west, and Essex Sheets 78.16 Goodmayes to the north, 87.01 Parsloes to the east.
The Barking & Upney 1897 map is on different sheetlines, showing much the same area but stretching somewhat further west and south. This means that it does cover part of central Barking, including the station, Local Board Offices on East Street, Ripple Road, St Paul's Road and southward to Morley Road. Along the southern part of the map are Greatfield, Mowers House,, Eastbury House and the cemetery. The village of Upney is top centre. The map includes a commercial directory for Barking 1894.
Which of the three should you buy? If you are buying several maps, then the New Series maps links up neatly with others in the series (as listed above). If you are buying just one map, then the Barking & Upney 1897 has slightly busier coverage. Of course, we hope you will buy them all!
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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 / 23 Feb 2006