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East Jarrow 1913
East Jarrow in 1913 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 maps have have been published for this area to show how it has changed over the years. Coverage stretches from Temple Town in the east to Dee Street in the west. Features include Tyne Dock, St Bede Works, St Paul`s Church Lake Hosue Farm, Jarrow Cemetery, Jarrow Hall, St Simon`s Church, Gas Works and Sidings. On the reverse is an extract from a directory from 1894.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.