Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Lancashire

  • 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 Oldham SW:

  • Lancs 97.09a Oldham (SW) 1891 - published 2021; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-489-7
  • Lancs 97.09b Oldham (SW) 1916 - published 2001; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-84151-302-7

    We have published two versions of this map, showing how the area changed across the years. The 1891 version is in full colour, taken from the beautiful 1st Edition OS handcoloured map.

    The maps cover the SW side of Oldham, incl Werneth, with coverage stretching from Coppice Street and Werneth Park westward to Oldham Sewage Works and White Gate, and from Drury Lane northward to Alfred Street. Features include Glebe Mills, Richmond Mill, Butler Green, Gem Mill, Lark Mill, Nile Mill, Raven Mill, Ramsey Mill, Mona Mill, Melrose Mill, Chadderton Mill, Hartford Mill, Werneth Mill, several other mills, short stretch of Rochdale Canal, Durban Mill, Vale Mill, Oak Mills, Hartford House, St John's church etc.

    The map links up with sheets 97.05 Chadderton to the north, 97.10 Oldham South to the east, 97.13 Failsworth to the south.

  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Oldham 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 / 7 December 2021