Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Wiltshire
I was brought up in Wiltshire, living in the SW of the county for most of my childhood,
so welcomed the opportunity to learn more about its town. Don't be surprised, therefore, that I have written many of the introductions myself! Salisbury is, of course, by far the best known of the towns in the county, but the others
are filled with interest, not least through their varied industries. Here are the details. Information pages will soon be added for individual maps.
We start with our group of four maps for Swindon, and follow with the rest of the maps for the county. Information pages on individual maps are being added.
Swindon is much the largest town in the county, famed for the development of the railways in the
19th century (although other industries have since replaced this). Railways (and a canal) are an important feature of these 4 maps, but also of great interest is the
'Old Town' on the SE map. There are generous extracts from directories on the reverse of the maps. Railway historians will find the bonus
of a MSWJR timetable on the SW map. The index right shows the areas covered.
Sheet 15.03 Swindon NW 1899 - published 1992
Sheet 15.04 Swindon NE 1899 - published 1992
Sheet 15.07 Swindon SW 1899 - published 1993
Sheet 15.08 Swindon SE 1899 - published 1992
Sheet 08.15 Malmesbury 1919 - published 2006; introduction by Barrie Trinder
Sheet 14.12 Wootton Bassett 1899 - published 1996
Sheet 20.14 Chippenham 1899 - published 1998
Sheet 25.08 Corsham 1919 - published 2006; introduction by Tony Painter
Sheet 25.10 Box 1936 - published 2006; introduction by Tony Painter
Sheet 26.02 Chippenham South & Lacock 1899 - published 1998
Sheet 27.05 Calne 1899 - published 1996
Sheet 29.09 Marlborough 1899 - published 1993
Sheet 32.14 Bradford on Avon 1899 - published 1993
Sheet 34.13 Devizes 1899
Sheet 38.07 Trowbridge 1899
Sheet 48.15 Tidworth see Hampshire series.
Sheet 51.08 Warminster 1899 - published 1992
Sheet 63.05 Mere 1900 - published 2000
Sheet 64.15 Tisbury 1900 - published 1995
Sheet 66.09 Wilton 1901 - published 1994
Sheet 66.07 Old Sarum 1900 - published 2000
Sheet 66.11 North Salisbury 1900 - published 1990
Sheet 66.15 City of Salisbury 1900 - published 1990
Also in the Godfrey Edition, some of our One Inch to the Mile maps cover parts of Wiltshire.
251 Malmesbury & the Southern Cotswolds 1896. Published 2007, intro by Barrie Trinder.
265 Bath, Marshfield & the Vale of Avon 1912 - published 2006; intro by Tony Painter
266 Marlborough, Avebury & the Downs 1897 - Coloured Edition - published 2008; intro by Barrie Trinder
267 SW Berkshire 1889 - published 1999; intro by Tony Higgott
283 Andover, Whitchurch & the Hampshire Downs 1898 - published 2006; intro by Tony Painter.
298 SE Wiltshire 1892 - published 1999; intro by Alan Godfrey
The following sheets also cover parts of Wiltshire, but have not yet been published: 252, 281, 282, 297.
All maps can be ordered through our On-line Mapshop and through various local stockists.
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.
They cost just £ 2.25 each (Coloured Edition Maps: £ 3.25). For a full list of maps for the South West, return to the South West page or to the main
Index page for full details of the series. For further information phone us on 01207 583388.
Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 31 March 2008
Swindon is much the largest town in the county, famed for the development of the railways in the
19th century (although other industries have since replaced this). Railways (and a canal) are an important feature of these 4 maps, but also of great interest is the
'Old Town' on the SE map. There are generous extracts from directories on the reverse of the maps. Railway historians will find the bonus
of a MSWJR timetable on the SW map. The index right shows the areas covered.