The large scale plans of the Ordnance Survey are quite unique. In a clear and
attractive manner they have portrayed the English towns and villages in detail
over the last 150 years. They show not just the streets, but virtually every
house; the complete track layouts of railways and tramways are given; factories,
mills and docks are all shown. The maps contain all the fascinating minutiae
that is the lifeblood of history and have become the most complete record of the
places where our ancestors lived and worked.
The Godfrey Edition is a major
undertaking to reprint these maps, in a convenient and affordable form, for
towns throughout Britain and Ireland. This map of Stalybridge as it was in 1897
will delight local historians, genealogists and all who are interested in the
history of the town.
Also included is an introduction to the history of the area by Alice Lock,
together with extracts from a contemporary directory. Currently there are over
2200 titles available in this series, with more being released each month. You
can find the full list on the publisher's website.
