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Woolton 1904
Woolton in 1904 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 village of Woolton, south-east of Liverpool, with part of Allerton, Coverage stretches from Allerton Road eastward to Halewood Road, and from Woolton Park southward to Doe Park. The village centre of Woolton is central to the map and features here include St Peter`s church, St Mary`s RC church, Woolton Quarries, gas works, Woolton Heyes, etc. Outside the village centre features include Woolton Hall Hydro, Liverpool Convalescent Institution, Woolton Grange, Gateacre Nurseries, Allerton Tower, Allerton Priory, Fletcher`s Farm, Allerton (house), etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Allerton Road, Woolton High Street and Woolton Street.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.