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Stanley 1895

Stanley in 1895 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. The maps cover the centre and north of Stanley, including Shield Row and extending to Tanfield Lea colliery. Features include Beamish Colliery (Mary Pit), NER railway with Shieldrow station, West Shieldrow Colliery (Margaret Pit), Tanfield Lea Colliery, Oakey`s Cottages, St Andrew`s church, theatres, RC church, UDC Offices, East Stanley, Kiphill, South Causey, etc. The 1895 version is double-sided for maximum coverage. On the reverse is a section of adjacent sheet 12.10 extending coverage south to include the rest of Front Street, and down South Moor Lane, including Poplar Street. Features include South Moor Colliery (Old and New Louisa Pits), with Hedley Tramway; West Stanley Colliery; Stanley Hall, NER Pontop & South Shields Branch, etc. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25″ OS SeriesSelected 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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