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Ashton-under-Lyne 1916

Ashton-under-Lyne in 1916 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 and western parts of Ashton, stretching from Old Square westward to Ashton Moss, and from Christ Church and Lord Street southward to Ryecroft Street. Mills include Ryecroft Mills, Fern Mill, Junction Mills, Tudor Mill, Cavendish Mill, etc. The town is surrounded by railways and the map shows Charlestown, Park Parade, and Oldham Road station; a small part of Dukinfield is also included and there are two stations here. Other features include tramways, canals including Portland Basin, Henry Square with the magnificent Public Baths, National Gas Engine Works, St Peter`s church, etc. A list of private residents from a 1918 directory 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.

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