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Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Yorkshire - Sheet 217. 5. 1893

An old map of
New Leeds, Laisterdyke & Bowling in 1893
Scale 1:2500 or 25 inches to the mile : Original map size 40 x 29 inches [102 x 74 cms]
IMPORTANT: These unique maps originally belonged to Smith, Gotthardt & Co. of Bradford, Land Agents & Surveyors. The majority have fascinating hand-written additions referring to works and surveys carried out by the company approx. 1893 to 1920's. Despite their often poor condition, we have decided to offer them as downloadable PDF images of the original scans. They are also available as printed maps (see below).

DESCRIPTION OF THE ORIGINAL MAP
DISTRICTS COVERED
[see modern map below]

New Leeds, Laisterdyke, Swain Green, Tyersall, Bowling, Cutler Heights.
TO CONFIRM A LOCATION ON THIS MAP, PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR QUERY BEFORE PURCHASE.

HAND-WRITTEN ADDITIONS

Tyersall & Broad Lane Junctions are added in pink. The property of Tyersall Hall (Tyersall Junction) is bordered in pink, and the field crops noted, with the type of enclosure (stone, post & rail etc) - SEE SHEET 217.6.1893 FOR CONTINUATION. Many land plots to the north are marked "G. Jackson" in pencil. Other areas bordered in green or blue are not explained. One interesting not marks the approx position of a "Fault Line" between Lower Lane & Sticker Lane.

CONDITION
Minor losses to map borders and some creases, but map otherwise entire & legible.

PURCHASE THIS MAP
DOWNLOAD THE ORIGINAL MAP SEEN BELOW
complete with any additions as described above
INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD £5.99*
 
BUY A PRINTED MAP
Posted rolled in a tube.
A1 size (33x24 inches), 120gsm coated
£12.99
 
* PayPal insists on adding postage to these downloads, so the checkout states the price as £2.99 + £3.00 shipping

VIEW A SAMPLE MAP IN PDF FORMAT << CLICK HERE >> you must use the Zoom function

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Modern equivalent area from Google Maps
[NOTE- approx. area only - please email if you need to confirm a location on the old map (above) before purchase]



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