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Withington and Burnage 1892 (Colour edition)
Withington and Burnage in 1892 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 much of Withington on the western side of the map; coverage then extends eastward to Burnage and Burnage Lane. Features on the more built up 1916 map include the LNWR Wilmslow & Levenshulme line with Mauldeth Road station, Ladybarn, St Margaret`s church Burnage, Palatine Road with tramways, St Paul`s church, Yewtree Farm, Withington House, Withington Hall, etc. Each map has a selection of street directory entries. The 1892 version in colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition hand-coloured map. 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.