Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Bury

  • 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 Bury (North):

  • Lancashire 88.05a Bury (North) 1908 - published 1994; intro by Nick Burton. ISBN.978-0-85054-661-3
  • Lancashire 88.05b Bury (North) 1928 - published 2025; intro by Alan Crosby. ISBN.978-1-78721-839-0

    We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area developed across the years.

    The maps cover the northern part of Bury, with coverage stretching from Bell Lane northward to Little Wood Cross, and from Higher Woodhill eastward to Gorsey Brow. Walmersleys Road runs north-south through the centre of the map, with tramway, with many streets of terraces off it. Other features include the River Irwell, Higher Woodhill, Burrs with bleach works, Fern Hill, Fernhill Chemical Works, Peel Mills, a stretch of the LYR railway, a short stretch of the Tottington Branch with Woodhill Halt, Woodhill Fold (SW corner of map), Free Town, Clarence Recreation Ground, Chesham, Lowes Brick Works, Springfield Mill, Chesham Field Mills, Alexandra Mill, numerous other mills, Gipsy Brook.

    The map links up with Lancashire Sheets 87.08 Bury NW to the west, 88.09 Bury to the south. to the east, 88.13 Bury South to the south.


  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Rochdale or Bury maps. 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 / 24 January 2025