We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a group in Barnsley. 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 Grimethorpe:
This detailed map covers the village of Grimethorpe, just east of Barnsley. Features in the village include St Luke's church, Foldhead Farm , Grimethorpe Cottage, Manor Farm, picture theatre, High Street and all houses and even outhouses neatly delineated. South of the village is Grimethorpe Colliery, shown in detail with full track layout, reservoirs, brick works, plus Ferrymoor Colliery. The map extends west to Ferry Moor Farm, with a stretch of the Dearne Valley Railway. On the reverse we include directories of Brierley and Grimethorpe, plus a list of West Riding colliery proprietors in 1889.
This map links up with Yorkshire Sheet 27501 Cudworth to the west. Note also that Inch to the Mile sheet 87 Dearne Valley & Barnsley includes a contrasting map of Grimethorpe in 1904.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Barnsley Series maps.
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 the Yorkshire area, return to the Yorkshire page
The Godfrey Edition / godfreyedition@btinternet.com / 18 May 2007