Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Greater Manchester

  • These detailed maps normally cover an area of about one and a half miles by one mile. Each map includes an introduction.
  • They are available through our On-line Mapshop

    • Here are the details of maps for Prestwich:

  • Lancashire Sheet 96.09a Prestwich 1915 - published 2004; intro by Chris Makepeace. ISBN.978-1-84151-720-9
  • Lancashire Sheet 96.09b Prestwich 1932 - published 2024; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-789-8

    We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area changed over the years. Each has a specially written introduction to the history of the area.

    The maps give very good coverage of Prestwich. The Bury New Road runs N-S through the map and features include St Mary's Church, railway with station, County Mental Hospital, Hospital Annexe, Waterdale Dye Works, Clough Bleach & Dye Works, Mental Hospital Farm and Cottages, The Park, tramways, etc.

    The map links up with Lancashire Sheets 96.05 Whitefield to the north, 95.12 Clifton to the west, 96.10 Heaton Park to the east and 96.13 Rainsough to the south.

  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Manchester or Salford maps. 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 North West, return to the North West page.
    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 16 October 2024