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Worcester North-West 1902

Worcester North West in 1902 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. Worcester is covered by four maps. This title covers the north-western quarter of Worcester, stretching from The Tything westward to Dines Green, and from the Infirmary northward to Lavender Road. Features include Pitchcroft, Race Course, Water Works, Leather Works, Barbourne College, brewery, Britannia Square, Infirmary, Shewring`s Hospital, Royal Free Grammar School, St George`s church, Baskerville House, Henwick Grove, Henwick Mill, Lower Temple Laughern, Ambrose Farm, Henwick Hall, Henwick Grange, Henwick House, Thorneloe Villa, etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Barbourne Road, Henwick Road, Hylton Road, The Moors and The Tything. 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.