Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bedfordshire

  • 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 Luton:

  • Bedfordshire 33.05a Luton 1879 - published 2018; intro by Barrie Trinder. ISBN.978-1-78721-131-5
  • Bedfordshire 33.05b Luton 1922 - published 1990; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-0-85054-407-7

    We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area changed across the years. The 1879 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS handcoloured map.

    The maps cover the centre of Luton, with coverage stretching from the stations southward to Farley Hill. Features (taken from 1879 version) include town centre in detail, with individual buildings neatly shown, St Mary's church, Midland Railway and station, Great Northern Railway and station, Plait Halls, Buxton Lodge, Holly Lodge, Park Town, New Town, Corn Exchange, River Lea, Town Hall, skating rink, Christ Church, Luton Union Workhouse, Buxton Hill, chapels, schools etc.


  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Bedfordshire maps.
  • You can order maps direct from our On-line Mapshop. For other information and prices, and other areas, go to The Index Page.
  • Most 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 England, return to the England page.
    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 30 March 2018