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Shrewsbury West 1900
Shrewsbury West in 1900 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 an area from St Mary`s Street westward to include Copthorne Lodge and Crowmeole. Infantry Barracks are to the north of the map along with Millingtons Hospital. Other features include St Chad`s Church, Kingsland Bridge and Welsh Bridge, Shire Hall, Kingsland House and Recreation Ground. Street names include St Chad`s Terrace, High Street, Frankwell and Claremont Street. On the reverse is a street directory for the area.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.