The large-scale plans of the Ordnance Survey are quite unique. In a clear and attractive manner they have portrayed Britain's 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 and docks are all shown. These maps 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 England,
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This map of Wem as it was in 1924 will delight local historians,
genealogists and all who are interested in the history of this area. In
includes an essay on the history of this region by Derrick Pratt,
together with extracts from a contemporary directory.
So far more than 1500 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.
