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Leyland 1909

Leyland in 1909 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the village of Leyland, stretching from Leyland Bleach Works eastward to Turpin Green, and from Golden Hill Lane southward to Rose Whittle Bridge. Features include Golden Hill, Brook Mills, Brookfield Iron Works, Motor Works, Turpin Green, Heald House Farm, Leyland village with St Andrew`s church, Wellington House, Old Hall, stretch of railway, etc. A 1918 directory of Leyland is on the reverse.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25″ OS Series:Selected towns in Great Britain and Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th and early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping and reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4,340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes and many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one and a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.