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Guildford 1895
Guildford in 1895 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 centre of Guildford, extending from Stag Hill eastward to London Road, and from Guildford Bridge and High Street northward to Wood Bridge, Woodbridge Park and St John`s church. Features include the main station with engine shed, London Road station, St Nicholas church, Guildford Castle, Cattle Market, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Charlotteville, Stoke Within and Stokepark. the River Wey runs north-south down the centre of the map.About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25″ OS SeriesSelected 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.