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Dumfries North 1899
Dumfries North 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 northern part of Dumfries, stretching from Church Place northward to Nunholm, and from Maryholm and Nithside eastward to Stoop. Features include stretch of GSWR railway with station, engine shed, goods station, junctions to Castle Douglas and Lockerbie branches, Milldamhead area, Stoop area, Nunfield, Greystone area, Academy, St Mary`s church, Greenbrae area, River Nith, Town Hall, churches, Dumfries Iron Works, Woodbank Hotel etc. On the reverse is a selection of street directory entries, including Academy Street, Buccleuch Street, Castle Street, Lovers Walk, Newall Terrace, Queensberry Street, Rae Street, St Mary`s 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.