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; and
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 Rawtenstall as it was in 1908 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 Keith Burrows,
together with extracts from a contemporary directory.
For a full listing of the Alan Godfrey Old Ordnance Survey Maps visit
www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk.
