Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Rochdale

  • 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 the map for Middleton:

  • Lancs 96.08a Middleton 1891 - published 2020; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-344-9
  • Lancs 96.08b Middleton 1915 - published 2011; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-84784-534-4

    We have published two versions of this busy map. The 1891 version is in full colour, taken from the lovely OS 1st edition handcoloured map.

    The maps cover the centre of Middleton and the Middleton Junction area. Features include Middleton Market Place and town centre, St Leonard's church (at top of map), St Michael's church, Warwick Mill, Albany Mills, Brookside Mill, Lodge Mill, Tonge Mill, Times Mill, Neva Mills, Townley Mill, Cromer Mill, Soudan Mills, part of Alkrington Garden Village, Middleton & Thornham Cemetery, Tonge Hall, tramways and depot, Rochdale Canal, railways with Middleton Junction and Middleton stations, Greengate Brewery, Drummer Hill, preserve works, St Gabriel's church, numerous mills at Middleton Junction, etc.

    The map links up with sheets 96.07 Middleton West to the west, 96.04 Middleton North to the north, 97.05 Chadderton to the east.

  • 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 / 7 April 2021