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Chorley 1909

Chorley 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 central area of Chorley, extending south and east to Cowling and Limbrick. The town centre is shown in detail and features include railway with station, goods yard and Chorley Wagon Works; Market Place, cattle market, Town Hall, St George`s church, Croft Mill, St George`s Park, Moor Mill, Weldbank Mill, Greenfield Mill, Albert Mills, St James`s church, Lancaster Canal, Cowling Mill, Weir Mill, Workhouse, etc. A directory of private residents 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.