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Dunston 1894
Dunston in 1894 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 town on the eastern side of the maps and coverages stretches west to include Whickham Hall and Dockendale Hall. Features include Dunston Lodge, Dunston Hill, Norwood Brick Works, Norwood Colliery (disused), Christ Church, Drury Buildings, Dunston Colliery and St Omers Haugh. The NER Line runs through the right of the map, showing Dunston Junction. On the reverse is an extract from the 1758 map of Dunston, and part of Tyneside Sheet 17, showing Dunston Riverfront in 1894. Also included is an extract from Wards directory of 1893-4.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.