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Ossett Central 1890
Central Ossett 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, extending southward to Sowood Farm and Ossett Spa, and eastward to Haggs Lane. Features include town centre with Market Place, Grammar School, railway with Ossett station, South Ossett, Victoria Mills, Christ Church, Storrs Hill, Giggal Hill, Croft House, rag warehouses, Manor Mill, Barmby Fold, Ossett Spas, Spring Field Mills, Hope Mill, Low Common, Wakefield & District Tramway, Wesley House, Storrs Hill Mill, Haggs Hill, chapels, schools, etc. Selections from an Ossett trade directory are on the reverse of the 1905 map. 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.