Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Northumberland

  • 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 Alnwick:

  • Alnwick 03 Alnwick 1851 - published 2025; intro by Anthea Lang. ISBN.978-1-78721-883-3

    This unusual map is taken from the OS 'two-foot' scale map, published before the 1:2500 or 25" scale had been adopted. It was published for the new local authority, formed following a major cholera epidemic in the town. It shows remarkable detailing, including field names, and is quite different from the later OS maps.

    Our map is double-sided to give maximum coverage and includes part of sheet 2 to the west. It covers the town centre where features include the castle, railway station, Market Place, St Mary's church, St Paul's church, Bondgate, Bailliff Gate. The area N of the river, outside the town, is left blank.

  • Northumberland 32.09 Alnwick 1897 - published 2003; intro by John Griffiths. ISBN.978-1-84151-495-6

    This map is taken from the more common 1:2500 or '25 inch' map. It is double-sided for maximum coverage and covers the town centre.

    Features include the Castle, railway station, Workhouse, Market Place, St Paul's church, St Michael's church, castle grounds, etc. Covers extends northward to part of Denwick.

  • Follow this link for a complete list of our Northumberland 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 East, return to the North East page.
    The Godfrey Edition / sales@alangodfreymaps.co.uk / 8 August 2025