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Wakefield (South) 1890 – 248.07a

Wakefield South in 1890 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 Wakefield, stretching from George Street southward to Sparable Lane. Several railways cross the map with Kirkgate station and engine shed. Features include the River Calder with piers, Aire & Calder Navigation, Calder Mills, Providence Terrace, malthouses, Rutland Mills, Old Bridge Brewery, Fall Ings, Calder Vale, Grove Iron Works, New Wells, Primrose Hill, chemical works, Belle Vue, St Catherine`s church, Wakefield Trinity football ground, cemetery, cattle market, part of Westgate, Eagle Brewery. Part of Thornes village is in the south-western quarter, including St James church, Bishop Blaize Inn, Lowe Hill, etc. An extensive selection of street directory entries is on the reverse, including George Street, Ings Road, Kirkgate, Southgate and Thornes Road.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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