Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Tameside MBC

  • 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 Ashton-under-Lyne:

  • Lancs 105.06a Ashton-under-Lyne 1916 - published 2006; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-84151-922-7
  • Lancs 105.06b Ashton-under-Lyne 1933 - published 2017; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-78721-036-3

    We have published two versions of this detailed map, showing how the area changed over the years.

    The maps cover the central and western parts of Ashton, with coverage stretching from Old Square westward to Ashton Moss, and from Christ Church and Lord Street southward to Ryecroft Street. Many mills are included, including Ryecroft Mills, Fern Mill, Junction Mills, Tudor Mill, Cavendish Mill etc. The town is surrounded by railways and the map shows Charlestown, Park Parade, and Oldham Road station; a small part of Dukinfield is also included and there are 2 stations here. Other features include tramways, canals including Portland Basin, Henry Square with the magnificent Public Baths, National Gas Engine Works, St Peter's church, cinemas etc.

    The map links up with Lancashire Sheets 105.02 Daisy Nook to the north, 105.05 Droylsden to the west, 105.07Stalybridge to the east, and 105.10 Guide Bridge to the south; also with Cheshire Sheet 3.09 Ashton & Dukinfield.

  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Tameside or Manchester maps.
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  • 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 / 2 December 2017