We have published more than 2,100 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 Welsh Harp:
We have published just the one version of this map. The map is centred on Brent Reservoir, otherwise known as the Kingsbury Lake or the Welsh Harp. The map covers an area from St Andrew's church, Church Lane and Fryent Farm eastward to the Edwgare Road and Welsh Harp station. To the south is Oxgate Farm, while northward the map stretches to Burroughs Road and just south of Hendon MR station. Features include the Old Welsh Harp pub. The reservoir was opened in 1838 and subsequently enlarged; during the 19th century thousands flocked here, drawn by the pleasure gardens at the Old Welsh Harp and Upper Welsh Harp inns. Welsh Harp station opened to serve these customers in 1870, but closed in 1903 when trade declined and the area was developed. The Old Welsh Harp inn was demolished in 1971 to make way for the Staples Corner flyover. On the reverse of our map we include a contemporary description, with illustrations, of the Welsh Harp pleasure gardens.
An index map showing the areas covered by this and adjacent maps is available here. The map links up with Middlesex Sheet 11.06 Kingsbury Green to the north, and London Sheets 17 Golders Green to the east and 25 Neasden to the south.
Follow this link for a complete list of our London & Middlesex 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 / 27 June 2008