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Stoke upon Trent (South) 1898 – 18.05
Stoke-upon- Trent South in 1898 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 covers the southern part of Stoke upon Trent, stretching from St Peter`s church southward to Oak Hill and from Queen`s Road eastward to Regent Road. Features include North Staffordshire Railway with Stoke Junction, NSR Engineering Works and engine sheds; Mount Pleasant area with St Paul`s church; California Works, Colonial Pottery, Trent & Mersey Canal, gas works, football ground, tramways and depot, St Peter`s church, tileries, Newcastle under Lyme Canal, Oakhill Hall, Boothen area with All Saints church, Boothen Farm, earthenware works, Market Hall, Manor House, Stokeville area, Penkhull area and St Thomas church, Holly Bank, etc. For many the Minton works on London Road will be of especial interest. On the reverse is a list of private residents from a 1900 directory. 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.