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Eston 1927
Eston in 1927 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 includes Old Eston, South Eston and California, with coverage extending eastward to Eston Nab, Eston Beacon and Lackenby Bank. Eston Bank with the site of Eston ironstone mines is in the centre of the map. Features include the station, Sheep Beck Bridge, Christ Church, High Street, Jubilee Road, hospital, etc. The various mineral lines are of special interest and include Eston Mines Sidings, Trustee Incline to Trustee Drift Level, Old Incline to Old Bank Drift Level, New Incline and tramway towards Lazenby Bank. A 1905 directory of Eston is on the reverse.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.