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Lanark 1896 – 25.15
Lanark in 1896 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. Most of the town centre is included and coverage stretches south to Bankhead, west to Steele`s Cross, and north to Gallow Hill. On the east side are the various railway junctions – Douglas Junctions East and South and Smyllum Junction – together with Smyllum Park orphanage. Other features include Kingson`s Knowe, ruined St Kentigern`s church, Auction Mart, St Mary`s RC church, Poor House, Fever Hospital, High Street, brewery, Castle Hill, Braxfield, Castlebank, Lockhart Hospital, Town Hall, church, Manse, etc. Extracts from a 1920s trade directory are 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.