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Derby (South) 1899 – 50.13a

Derby South in 1899 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 southern part of Derby, stretching from Macklin Street and East Street southward to Stanhope Street, and from Wood`s Lane eastward to Dickinson Street and Deadman`s Bridge. Features include the Midland Railway with Midland Station, the Locomotive Works, and part of the Carriage & Wagon Works; West Junction, London Road Junction, Masson Works, Gas Works, Derby Canal, Atlas Foundry, Royal Infirmary, tramways, St James church, Midland Hotel, St Andrew`s church, Holy Trinity church, Litchurch Ward, Arboretum, Rose Hill, Temple House, New Normanton Mill, Lead Works, Wilderslowe House, Castlefields Mills, etc. On the reverse are 1891 street directory entries for Abbey Street, London Road, Midland Road, Normanton Road, Osmaston Road, Park Street and Rose Hill 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.