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Leeds South and South East 1890 (Colour Edition)

Leeds South and South East in 1890 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 versions have been published for this area. Coverage stretches from Wellington Station eastward to Pontefract Lane and southward to Goodman Street. The old town centre around St Peter`s church is included, together with north Hunslet and the Richmond Hill area. Features on the 1890 version include Wellington station, New Station, River Aire, St Peter`s church, Richmond Hill area, Midland Goods Station, Hunslet Engine Works, Airedale Foundry, Potters Field area, Goodman Street Works, Clarence Iron & Steel Works, Hunslet Linen Works, Aire & Calder Navigation, New Dock, Black Dog Mills, disused potteries, tramways, Corn Exchange, Boar Lane, Knowsthorpe New Hall, etc. Street directory entries for Boar Lane, Hunslet Lane and Jack Lane are 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.