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Paisley 1858 (Colour Edition)

Paisley in 1858 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 extends from Ferguslie House and the cemetery eastward to Greenlaw Avenue and Kilnside Road, and from Clark Street southward to Maxwellton and Canal Street. Features include the town centre, Fountain Gardens, GSWR railway with Gilmour Street station, CR Greenock Branch, Canal Branch with station, Distilleries, Anchor Mills, Kilnside House, White Cart Water, John Neilson Educational Institution, Town Hall, The Abbey, Greenlaw Goods station, Hot House Works, Female Refuge, Woodside House, football ground, Trotting Ground, Iron Works, George Street area, etc. On the reverse of the 1896 version are street directory entries for Incle Street, Johnson Street, Kilnside Road, Love Street, Maxwellton and Moss Street; on the 1858 edition which is in colour are 1866 railway timetables.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.

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