The large scale plans of the Ordnance Survey are quite unique. In a clear and
attractive manner they have portrayed the English, Irish and Scottish 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 Tillicoultry as it was in 1899 will delight local historians,
genealogists and all who are interested in the history of the town. It includes
an essay on the history of this town by Jean Peacock, together with extracts
from a contemporary directory.
So far more than 1400 maps have been republished in this series, and more
continue to be reprinted each month. For the latest listing check the publishers
website www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk.
