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Shefford 1900 – 22.12
Shefford in 1900 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 of Shefford is double-sided for maximum coverage. The main map shows most of Shefford and part of Clifton and includes the Railway Line and Station, Gas Works, St George`s RC Chapel, North and South Bridge, St Michaels Church, Railway Inn, Shefford Mill, Sydney House and Three Horseshoes Public House. The area around Clifton includes Pedley Farm, The Grange, Clifton Lodge, Golden Lion Public House and the School. On the reverse is the area to the west of Shefford which includes All Saints` Church, Manor House, Victoria Terrace and Campton Plantation. 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.