Ashton-under-Lyne 1916

Here are the details of maps for Ashton-under-Lyne: Lancashire Sheet 105.06 Ashton-under-Lyne 1916 - published 2006; intro by Alan Godfrey. ISBN.978-1-84151-922-7 This detailed and busy map covers 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. A list of private residents from a 1918 directory is included. 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.

Reduced from the original Ordnance Survey 1:2,500 map to a scale of approximately 1:4,340 (or about 15" to the mile). This edition published by Alan Godfrey Maps, Leadgate, Consett