Tony Painter is back with evocative map notes for SE Somerset 1899! “This map reprint, which dates from the end of the 19thC, is one of the first ventures by the OS into colour printing & demonstrates the huge improvements in clarity of the one inch maps over the earlier black & white versions.” 1/

“Location, location, location. Of few towns could those words be more appropriate than of #Stirling ... described as ‘the brooch which clasps the Highlands & the Lowlands together’ and situated at what, until recent times, was the first crossing of the Forth.” Stirling 1860 notes by Alan Godfrey. 1/

Today is a day to remember the sacrifices freely given, at home and abroad, in times of war and afterwards. We are not a political account, but it's important to remember that people give in many ways - in bravery and in fear - for the love of their families, friends, and nations. - Andrew.

##MapMonday new map repost!

##MapMonday new map repost!

#MapMonday new map repost!

#MapMonday new map repost!

“The geography of #Southampton, with its sheltered inlets, small tidal range and four daily tides makes it a prime location for sea-going trade…” The docks developed through time, adapting to changes in advances in shipbuilding & increases in tonnage to keep up with competition from other ports. 1/

I have two unwanted tickets for the Guardian's A year in Westminster, with John Crace, Marina Hyde, and Pippa Creraa at the Barbican, London, on Tuesday evening, 2 December. We can't go. But I'll happily email the tickets, for an appropriate donation to a suitable charity, eg the RNLI

Two featured maps today, we've gone from Pooh to Shoe!

Higham Ferrers 1924. The birthplace of John White (1885 – 1974) & the home of his footwear empire, Higham Ferrers is unexpectedly rich in #history, ably laid out in Barrie Trinder’s map notes. And with the mention of footwear, you might have guessed that this is a new Northamptonshire map! 1/

This is Pooh Country; Tunbridge Wells & Ashdown Forest 1894. A busy map today, but we’re going to focus on a small, honey loving bear above all of the other tales – even the site of Pitdown Man! The rest of this thread are from the map notes of Barrie Trinder. Happy #SaturdayMorning 🍯 1/

Online events include Advanced #HouseHistory, in-person events include a pay-what-you-can session on School Records, and short, free sessions on Settlement Papers, Business Records, and Wills. #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies

Another beautiful #London map today (Forest Gate, 1867-93), and one that might be a handy accompaniment to the modern resident or visitor, as it details incredible local developments over the last decades of the 19th century. I will turn over the next few posts to the opening words of Tony Kirby… 1/

5. In 2004, Wikipedia articles still dynamically reformatted dates (1 July 2000 = July 1 2000) and contained spoiler warnings. At one point before they were abolished we had spoiler warnings on Three Little Pigs and Pepy's Diary.

At some point in the near future, this account will be talking about Winnie the Pooh, and Andrew is quite excited! 😂 #WinnieThePooh

Irthingborough 1924. We’re again putting our boots on & heading to Northamptonshire – the Sole of England! Barrie Trinder gives us a deep dive into this intriguing corner of the county, discussing mining & shoe-making history, and other smaller industries that grew the local towns and villages. 1/

Now that’s a good starin’ at ceiling

Bonfire Night tonight, and here's a relevant map for you! #WeHaveAMapForEverything!

If you buy this map, you’ll have time on your hands, because at the centre of our new #Greenwich Park 1867-93 map (and its accompanying map on the back) you’ll find Greenwich Observatory! Today a very popular museum, this was once a key part of the British technical and scientific empire. #London 1/

Alan Godfrey leads us on a 200-year journey through the history of ‘Edinburgh Ravelston & Dean Cemetery 1877’ in our new map. The site of modern-day institutions such as the National Gallery of Modern Art and Erskine Stewart Melville, there’s much to discover. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/edn27.htm 1/

Today’s new map covers part of one of the world’s great rail journeys; #Darlington to #Edinburgh. You sweep through handsome cities and by stunning outlooks, then charge along the NE coast, racing the North Sea to Scotland and at #Berwick you fly over the city on a grand viaduct looking out at… 1/

The stately expansion of the Scottish capital can clearly be seen on our newly published Edinburgh Bruntsfield 1877 map. The delicate lines may be relatively simple on the page, but you can sense the Victorian grandeur from the scale and size of the properties. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/edn43.htm 1/

Alan Godfrey’s busy notes range from the actions of king Henry I and the building of “one of Northumberland’s greatest castles, if, perhaps, the least known at time of writing” to Scottish attacks, treason, Henry VIII, the decline of the castle & the rise of coal mining through to the mid-20thC. 2/

The Napoleonic Wars of c1803-1815 had lasting repercussions on Great Britain & the world. Today, we have a quick overview of the Peterloo Massacre, it’s relation to the Manchester (SW) 1932 map & the modern day. Whole shelves of books have been written about Peterloo, so we'll be brief! 1/

It's #MapMonday, this #MondayMorning! We've still got subscriptions brewing for classic #Exeter, #Doncaster and #Cambridge maps! Our half-price bargain sale at the website www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/acatalog/Bar... *AND* our £1 Germany 1940's sale is still running! PLUS - new maps incoming!

I often say that our maps are a frozen moment, that with a little research- which we provide -you can see more than the lines on a sheet of paper. There are lives among the lines, when you look. These words can't be truer than when looking at our #Germany 1940’s series. Read on for some examples...

#Ghost story time! Today we delve into Andrew’s own map collection (witch is why it looks so ‘loved’!) to tell a spectral story from 20 years ago. As it’s All Hallows Eve, it felt like the right time. We begin on the #Liverpool (Princes Park) 1905 map. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/lancs11303.htm 1/

#Germany sale *Extended!* Reprinted British War Office plans, based on maps from before and during WW2, only £1 plus postage! We will be previewing some of these incredible historical documents in the next few days. All of these maps are partially coloured, beautiful and invaluable to many.

#Ghost story time! Today we delve into Andrew’s own map collection (witch is why it looks so ‘loved’!) to tell a spectral story from 20 years ago. As it’s All Hallows Eve, it felt like the right time. We begin on the #Liverpool (Princes Park) 1905 map. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/lancs11303.htm 1/

Ironopolis! The City of Iron! This was the legendary nickname of Middlesbrough in its early days. It’s hard, if you see the modern town, to picture it as one of the most important British Empire boomtowns of the mid-19thC. Middlesbrough Old Town 1857 - www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/middlesbroug... 1/

Another new map from an area with a great mining pedigree and varied history, Prudhoe 1914 features a storied castle which withstood repeated attacks from north of the border and from internal English politics. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/nbl9314.htm 1/

The stately expansion of the Scottish capital can clearly be seen on our newly published Edinburgh Bruntsfield 1877 map. The delicate lines may be relatively simple on the page, but you can sense the Victorian grandeur from the scale and size of the properties. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/edn43.htm 1/

Today’s new map covers part of one of the world’s great rail journeys; #Darlington to #Edinburgh. You sweep through handsome cities and by stunning outlooks, then charge along the NE coast, racing the North Sea to Scotland and at #Berwick you fly over the city on a grand viaduct looking out at… 1/

Looks like useful information about #Edinburgh in these new maps

Alan Godfrey leads us on a 200-year journey through the history of ‘Edinburgh Ravelston & Dean Cemetery 1877’ in our new map. The site of modern-day institutions such as the National Gallery of Modern Art and Erskine Stewart Melville, there’s much to discover. www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/edn27.htm 1/

IT'S CATURDAY! So... buy our maps! (I've been taking lessons in ambush marketing, what do you think?)

From the Depths - William Balfour Ker. Circa 1906. www.loc.gov/resource/cph...

A quick reminder that our website is bursting with deals! Added to these is our stunning £1 sale of reprinted German maps from the 1940s! *Next Week is NEW MAP WEEK!* We have some brilliant stories coming your way from this Sunday!

The German company that makes the mechanical ladder used in the Louvre heist has used the image to advertise, with the text 'When you need to move fast' 10/10 response, no notes

After visiting #Dublin, #Birmingham, #Cambridge, #Newcastle, #Liverpool and #Manchester this week, the chap behind a map (Andrew) is footsore! We'll be back with exciting visits to 'Ironopolis', the #Peterloo Massacre, a Masonic City and much more in a day or two. Until then, search our page!

Don't forget our excellent value subscriptions from £27.50 for ten new maps *post included*! Current subs; #Exeter and District. #Doncaster. #Cambridge and District. Our next 100 maps. AND we have a half-price sale on 25 maps including #Dover, #Southport, #London, #Swindon, #Grimsby – £1.75 pp.

Reposting our incredible #Germany map sale!

A running theme of our university week could be that of the unexpected. Cambridge & Birmingham can throw up a negative stereotype or two in the mind of those who haven’t visited, but those thoughts are quite wrong. Equally, #Manchester has an occasionally poor impression on the non-visitor. 1/

#GERMANY CALLING! MASSIVE SALE- NO! BIGGER THAN MASSIVE! *Every* #German map on our site is just £1! www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/acatalog/Ger... 28 great maps from the 1940s (PLUS one from #Belgium in the 1860s!)! Buy them all and get **FREE POSTAGE!** They're going fast too (I bought a full set)!

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#GERMANY CALLING! MASSIVE SALE- NO! BIGGER THAN MASSIVE! *Every* #German map on our site is just £1! www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/acatalog/Ger... 28 great maps from the 1940s (PLUS one from #Belgium in the 1860s!)! Buy them all and get **FREE POSTAGE!** They're going fast too (I bought a full set)!

Your author has a bias when it comes to #Liverpool. For ten years he was a resident, and for several of those he had two full AGM sets of the city on his walls. It is a deep joy to look at a past city in front of you, tracing streets you know so well, seeing lost businesses & forgotten histories. 1/

Are there many more storied establishments that Trinity College, #Dublin? You can feel the great words flowing out of the old, proud walls; poetry, history, tragedy - a wry smile on ghostly lips. The streets here are thronged with people: students, locals & tourists - a vibrant, exciting place. 1/

Are there many more storied establishments that Trinity College, #Dublin? You can feel the great words flowing out of the old, proud walls; poetry, history, tragedy - a wry smile on ghostly lips. The streets here are thronged with people: students, locals & tourists - a vibrant, exciting place. 1/