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Central Croydon 1895 – 14.10
Central Croydon in 1895 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. This is the main map for Croydon and covers the centre of the town, stretching from Wandle Park eastward to Radcliffe Road, and from Derby Road and Oval Road southward to Combe Road. Features include Croydon East station, Town Hall, Coombe Lane station, High Street, Old Town, Duppas House, The Waldrons, Duppas Hill (in south-west corner), Parkhill House and North End. On the reverse are street directories for Church Road, Church Street and George Street.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.