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Dipton 1916
Dipton in 1916 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 Dipton, historically made up of three parts: Pontop, Collierley and Dipton. Features include South Medomsley Colliery (traditionally called High Stables), Delight Colliery, Dipton Colliery, Pontop Hall, Mary Pit, Coronation Drift, Main Coal Drift, Brass Thill Drift, tramways to the drifts, St John`s church, High Collierley, Pontop Quarry, Pontop & Jarrow Railway, Curry`s Square, St Patrick`s RC church, site of Lily Colliery, Harelaw Quarry, two picture theatres, old pits, etc. On the reverse are directories of Dipton in 1894 and 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.