We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a group for the Yorkshire 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. Each covers an area of a mile and a half by a 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. Or visit The Index Page for a full list to the series and details of Prices.
Here are the details of maps for Thirsk & Sowerby:
This map covers the southern part of Thirsk in great detail, including West House, maltkilns, Court House, with a good stretch of the NER Town Branch railway with station (by 1910 a goods station). A short stretch of the NER main line is shown at the west of the map with engine shed (but not station). The main feature of the map is the village of Sowerby, including Sowerby Grange, St Oswald's church, Sowerby House, with coverage extending south to Worlds End pub and Town End Bridge. On the reverse we include a directory of Sowerby plus further directory information about Thirsk.
The map links up with Yorkshire Sheet 87.11 Thirsk to the north. River Skell, St Mary Magdalen's chapel, River Ure, Sharow Cross.
And here is an index map showing the areas covered.
Follow this link for a complete list of our North Yorkshire maps or here for a complete list of Yorkshire titles.
You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The 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 England, return to the England page.
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 12 May 2007