Maps of Leeds

Si · Post by Si » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 4:07 pm

HiDoes anyone know the best sites on the web for old maps of Leeds?Thanks in advance.Si

roundhegian · Post by **roundhegian** » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 4:41 pm

Si wrote: HiDoes anyone know the best sites on the web for old maps of Leeds?Thanks in advance.Si Old maps of Leeds do occasionally appear on e-bay and - albeit some years ago - I bought a reproduction of an 1847 Ordnance Survey map of Leeds from Austicks on the Headrow .There is an 1841 map of Leeds , Bradford , Otley and Ilkley for sale on e-bay now . Not quite what you need probably but shows what can be obtained .

LS1 · Post by **LS1** » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 5:26 pm

depends on the scale you need. Have a look at Alaln Godfrey maps, if you google it you should find the website. They have a good collection from the nid 19th century. www.old-maps.co.uk used to be good, not sure how user friendly it is these days though. the best place to go though is the local history library in Leeds. jn of Calverley Street and the Headrow,.

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 6:10 pm

Hi SiThe Godfrey edition of old O.S. maps is quite comprehensive. His web address is:www.alangodfreymaps.co.ukI have bought hard copies of Guiseley and Yeadon from Mouncey's in Otley. I'm not sure about e-access though.For reference, the Horsforth one for1906 is 202.11There are lots of different ones available, including Woodside, Meanwood, Kirkstall, Roundhay Park and so on.If you want a particular reference, get back to me as I have the Yeadon one in front of me and it has all the others listed on the back.The maps also have lots of information on the reverse including population statistics from the appropriate census. They are a good read. I cant remember how much it cost but they aren't dear.Hope this helps

Post by **cnosni** » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 10:26 pm

Excellent map of the centre of Leeds on CD rom OS 1850 surveyed by Captain Tucker RE Scale 1:1056 ,with index of street and pubs etc,by Leeds Indexers can buy online.Various OS maps available for the whole of Leeds from around 1900-1810 at waterstones

gledhowvalleysally · Post by **gledhowvalleysally** » Wed 14 Nov, 2007 11:48 pm

oxfam in headingley have a lot of old maps, overpriced though

Si · Post by Si » Thu 15 Nov, 2007 9:45 am

That's great! Thanks everybody. I didn't expect that many replies in such a short space of time!BTW, the areas I am interested are Armley/Wortley, Hunslet, Quarry Hill/Bank and Otley.Cheers and thanks again,Si

Dalehelms · Post by **Dalehelms** » Thu 15 Nov, 2007 10:28 am

Alan Godfrey does maps of:Upper ArmleyWortley and Old FarnleyHunsletLeeds Headrow 1847 (includes Quarry Hill)Otley

Post by **cnosni** » Thu 15 Nov, 2007 12:14 pm

Si wrote: That's great! Thanks everybody. I didn't expect that many replies in such a short space of time!BTW, the areas I am interested are Armley/Wortley, Hunslet, Quarry Hill/Bank and Otley.Cheers and thanks again,Si At what time in particular?

Si · Post by Si » Thu 15 Nov, 2007 12:35 pm

Any date, but particularly 19th century. I'd like to know how the Castleton Mills area developed during this period.