We have published more than 2,000 maps in our series of Old Ordnance Survey Map reprints, including a major group for the Barnsley 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 Wombwell:
This detailed map covers a semi-rural area south of Barnsley which is criss-crossed by railways. Coverage runs from Swaithe Main Colliery eastward to Mitchell Main Colliery, both shown with track layout etc. A small portion of NW Wombnwell is in the SE corner, incl Wombwell Cemetery, Barnsley Road and Blythe Street. Sections of the following railways are shown: GCR Barnsley to Barnetby, Worsborough Branch, Aldham Curve and Woodbourn Junction to Aldham Junction lines; Midland Railway Chapeltown Branch Extension; Wombwell Main Railway. Other features include Aldham House, Aldham Bridge, Smithley, Swaithe Hall. A directory of Wombwell in 1922 is included on the reverse.
The map links up with sheets 274.16 Worsborough Dale to the west, 275.14 Darfield to the east.
Follow this link for a complete list of our Barnsley area maps; or here for the whole Yorkshire series.
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 / 1 June 2007