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Blackheath 1914 – 105.3

Blackheath 1914 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. Two versions been published for this area, stretching from Brookmill Road, Beaufort Gardens and the east end of St Johns station eastward to Vanbrugh Terrace and Paragon Place, and from Greenwich station southward to Blackheath station and Bennett Park. Coverage includes the centre of Blackheath village, the Heath itself, southern Greenwich with much of Greenwich Park, and part of Lewisham with Lewisham station. Other features include the Royal Observatory, The Ranger`s House, Crooms Hill, Chesterfield Walk, Greenwich Road, Blackheath Hill, Hollyhedge House, Blackheath Vale, Heathfield House, Tranquil Vale, Montpelier Row, Ravensbourne River and Anchor Brewery. The 1894 map includes a commercial directory for Blackheath 1884. The 1914 map has a selection of street directory entries for Blackheath Hill, Blackheath Park, Crooms Hill, Dartmouth Row, Montpelier Row and Tranquil Vale.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.