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Bollington 1907
Bollington in 1907 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 village of Bollington, stretching from the railway station eastward to High Cliff and Ingersley Hall. Features include the village centre, St John`s church, Oak Bank Print Works, Lower Mill, Clarence Mill, River Dean, iron foundry, Waterhouse Mills, Adelphi Mill, Sowcar, etc. Coverage extends south to Kerridge and Gag Quarry. Other features include Waulkmill, Ingersley Vale Bleach Works, Rainow Mill, Ingersley Hall, Hollin Hall, Hurst Quarry etc. On the reverse is an 1896 directory of Bollington.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.