Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Doncaster

For the central area of Doncaster we are reprinting some of the very early Five-foot plans. Originally published at a scale of 1:1056 or 5 feet to the mile, we have reduced them in scale to 1:1760 or a Yard to the Mile. The maps, though covering quite a small area, are very detailed, even including the interiors of some public buildings, such as churches. For the urban historian they are perhaps the most fascinating maps ever published by the Ordnance Survey.

Each map includes a specially written introduction to the area. Maps can be purchased on our On-line Mapshop where further information about titles is given.

Here are the details of maps for Doncaster Balby Road:

Doncaster 5 Doncaster: Balby Road 1850 - published 2026; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-955-7

This very detailed map covers the southern part of central Doncaster. Features include Doncaster Union Workhouse, railways with junctions south of station, Seven Arch Bridge, Balby Road Bridge, St James Street etc.

On the reverse we include a 1:500 plan covering St James church, St John's Church, GNR Schools, etc in 1901, together with a 2,000 word introduction to the history of the area.

The map links up with sheets 3 Doncaster Town Centre to the north.

Follow this link for a complete list of our Doncaster Series maps. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.

This map is taken from the OS 5 foot plan map and reduced to a scale of A Yard to the Mile.' For a full list of maps for England, return to the England page.

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