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Bedford 1924 – 11.16b

Bedford in 1924 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. Bedford is covered by a group of five maps. The map of Bedford covers the main part of the town with features such as His Majesty`s Prison, Russell Park, Britannia Iron Works, St Mary`s Church, Poor Law Institution, Bedford School, St Martins Church, Midland Road Station, St Pauls Church and Bedford & Cambridge Branch railway line. Main streets include Bushmead Avenue, Castle Road, High Street, Goldington Road, Tavistock Street and Midland Road. On the reverse is a street directory for High Street and part of River 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.