Warwick (South) 1923

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South Warwick in 1923 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 southern part of Warwick, stretching from the Castle eastward to Henry VIII Farm, & from Priory Road southward to Temple Hill. Features include Warwick Castle, King`s School, Myton Grange, Myton Crescent, Bridge End area, River Avon, St Nicholas church, St Mary`s church (split by east margin), St Nicholas Meadow, East Gate, Smith Street, part of High Street, etc. A section of a 1921 directory is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.