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Bewdley 1926
Bewdley in 1926 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 extends eastward to Sandbourne House, and westward to Tanner`s Hill. Wribbenhall on the north-eastern bank of the Severn is also covered. Features include GWR railway with Bewdley station, River Severn, All Saints church Wribbenhall, St Anne`s church, Sandbourne House, Winterdyne, Kateshill House, Manor House, Tickenhill, Snuffmill Dingle, many orchards, Bark Hill area, Patchett`s Hill, etc. On the reverse is the commercial entry from an 1896 directory, plus a section from the GWR Severn Valley Branch timetable for 1906. 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.