Old Ordnance Survey Maps of the Wirral


  • These detailed maps normally cover an area of about one and a half miles by one mile. Each map includes an introduction.
  • They are available through our On-line Mapshop

  • Here are the details of maps for Birkenhead (West):

  • Cheshire Sheet 13.02 Bidston Hill 1909 - published 1991; intro by Carol Bidston. ISBN.978-0-85054-401-5

    This detailed map covers the western part of Birkenhead, with coverage extending from Forest Road westward to Bidston Hill and Eleanor Road. Features include St Aidan's College, Lingdale House, St Bede's church, Bidston Lodge, Albert Memorial Industrial Schools, western end of Birkenhead Park, cemetery, infectious diseases hospital, Taylor's Wood, Park Wood, Bidston Lighthouse, Bidston Observatory etc. We include a selection of street directory entries on the reverse, incl Ashburton Road, Corporation Road, Eleanor Road, Lingdale Road, Tollemache Road, Upton Road.

    The map links up with Cheshire sheet 7.14 Bidston to the north, 13.03 Birkenhead to the east.


  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Wirral area maps.
  • You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
  • Maps in the Godfrey Edition are taken from the 25 inch to the mile map and reduced to about 15 inches to the mile. For a full list of maps for the North West, return to the North West page.
    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 27 January 2018