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Tavistock 1905
Tavistock in 1905 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 most of Tavistock, extending form Ford Street eastward to Taviton Mill. Features include LSWR railway with station, GWR Launceston Branch with station, New Market, Kelly College, Mount Tavy, Courtenay House, Town Mill, Bedford Square area, churches, chapels, Workhouse, The Meadows Pleasure Ground, Maynard`s Charity, etc. On the reverse is a 1906 commercial directory of Tavistock. 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.