Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Leicester


  • We have a range of detailed maps for the City of Leicester. See separate list for other towns in Leicestershire.
  • All maps are available from our On-line Mapshop.

  • Leicestershire County Council was formed in 1889. There was a reorganisation in 1974, but the City of Leicester became a unitary authority in 1997.
  • See This Page for a summary of Leicestershire's local government history.

  • These are the maps we publish for the City of Leicester:

    You might find this Index Map useful.

    For other towns in Leicestershire go to the Leicestershire page.


    We also cover the area in our Inch to the Mile series. This is the principal sheet for the city:

  • 156 Leicester & District 1906 - published 2001; intro by intro by John Gough. Includes a map of Sileby.

    See the One Inch page for a full list of our Inch to the Mile maps.


  • 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 English maps, return to the England page

  • This list shows all our maps for the area. We try to keep a full range in print but inevitably some titles fall out of print from time to time. These are noted in our On-line Mapshop.
    Alan Godfrey Maps, Prospect Business Park, Leadgate, Consett, DH8 7PW. Tel 01207 583388
    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 2 May 2023