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Bellahouston 1909 – 6.13a
Glasgow Bellahouston 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. Two versions have been published for this area. The maps cover the area around Bellahouston, from Carsaig Drive and Bellahouston Drive eastward to Albert Drive, and from Edmiston Drive southward to Mosspark Drive. Mosspark, Hazelwood, Craigton and Dumbreck are also covered. Features include Bellahouston Park, White City Sports Ground, part of Albion Greyhound race course, railways including Ibrox and Bellahouston stations, tramways, etc. The western part of the map is quite rural on the 1909 map but developed with Mosspark by 1934. Extracts from contemporary street directories on the reverse; those for 1934 including Ashdale Drive, Ashkirk Drive, Bellahouston Drive, Dumbreck Road, Mosspark Avenue, Mosspark Boulevard, Mosspark Drive and Nithsdale Road.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.