We have published a small series of maps for Westmorland. Information pages are being added for individual maps; simply follow the links where these are given. All maps can be obtained via our On-line Mapshop. In addition to the large scale maps of principal towns, we are also publishing reprints of the Inch to the Mile maps of the county.
The following maps are all taken from the OS 25" maps and reduced to a scale of approximately 15 inches to the mile. They are extremely detailed, showing individual houses, details such as railway tracks, pathways, pubs, factories and even minutiae such as fountains and signal posts. Obviously they cover quite a small area, normally a mile by a mile and a half each.
In 1911 Appleby was the county town of Westmorland, retaining its medieval street pattern, although 19th century streets and houses had sprung up by the Midland station. Our map is double-sided, one map covering the area from the castle southward, the other including both stations and reaching Gallows Hill, traditional site for the annual horse fair, a national gipsy gathering point. Our maps show Kendal as a much larger town than Appleby, having been rescued from earlier isolation by the canal opened in 1818. Considerable industry sprang up in the 19th century and the map show numerous mills as well as the boot factory, and a station complex that included a bonded warehouse and ale store. Each map includes an introduction by John Marsh, together with extracts from a contemporary directory.
We are also publishing a series of Inch to the Mile maps, which will eventually cover all of England and Wales. These cover a much wider area, but in less detail. For a full list and index maps follow this link. These are the principal sheets for Westmorland.
Most maps in The Godfrey Edition are at a scale of about 14 inches to the mile. The maps cost just £2.20 each. You can now order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information, see Index Page and Ordering Information Page.
Most 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 English maps, return to the England page
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 28 July 2006