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Hamilton 1896

Hamilton in 1896 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 heart of Hamilton, with the Town Hall and Central station near its centre. Coverage stretches from Hamilton West station eastward to Covan Bridge. Features include Barncluth Colliery, Bent Colliery, Allanshaw Colliery, Bent Cemetery, Hamilton NBR station, Hamilton CR West and Central stations, Hamilton Palace, Great Avenue, Quarry Street, Eddlehurst, Union Street, Almada Street, Silverton Colliery, etc. On the reverse are street directories for Almada Street, Cadzow Street, Portland Place, Quarry Street, Townhead 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.