Alan Godfrey Maps
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ALAN GODFREY MAPS Alan Godfrey maps are reprints of Old Ordnance Survey Maps. They are based on either 25" (or 1:2,500) plans, reduced to 15" to the mile, or “Inch to the Mile” maps. As all these maps predate the Second World War, they show the configuration of streets before bomb damage, after which many streets in Belfast were lost. Each map includes a history of the area, and some include extracts from contemporary directories. Co. Antrim Co. Antrim Sheet 32.16 Ballymena 1903 This very detailed map covers much of Ballymena, including the town centre. Coverage stretches from the station eastwards to the Braid River, and from the Union Workhouse southwards to Harryville Bridge. Note that most of Harryville is off the map. The map covers the town centre with houses and other buildings all neatly delineated; The Castle, Braid Water Mills, station including narrow gauge line, Market Place, Fair Green, Town Parks area, Recreation Ground, Court House, Adair Arms Hotel, weaving factory, McClurkanstown, St Patrick's church, Kintullagh House, District Model School, People's Park, cottage hospital etc. A list of private inhabitants from a contemporary directory is included. Co. Antrim Sheet 40.04 Larne 1903 This very detailed map covers the important harbour town of Larne. Most of the town is covered on this busy map and major features include the Harbour railway station and the two town stations. Other features include the northern part of Inver (around the stations), Inver Mill, Market Place, Invermore, Bleach & Dye Works, Pound Street, Main Street, Union Workhouse, McGarel Buildings, Linen Weaving Factory, Aluminium Works, Curran House, Olderfleet Hotel, Chaine Monument, Drumalis (or Drumaliss) and much more. The list of inhabitants from a 1904 directory is included on the reverse. Co. Antrim sheet 45.15 Ballyclare 1902 This detailed map gives good coverage of the town of Ballyclare. The entire town centre is shown in detail, with individual buildings neatly delineated. Features include both railways with stations, Ballyclare Bleach Works, Green House, Millvale, Ballyclare Foundry, Market Square, Town Hall, Fairview, Cogry, Claughlin, churches, etc. On the reverse is a 1905 directory of Ballyclare. Co. Antrim Sheet 60.04 Belfast (Oldpark & Ligoniel) 1901 This very detailed map covers what was then a largely rural area of NW Belfast, with coverage extending from St Mark's Church Legoniel eastwards to Carr's Glen Reservoir, and southwards to Lower Lodge Factory and Old Park Brick Works. Features on the map include Ballysillan House, Everton House, damask manufactory, The Forster Green Home, Glenbank Bleach Works, Belfast Water Works, Ballysillan Presbyterian church, Glenbank House, St Mark's church, Old Park Print Works, football and cricket grounds, Monkeystown, Old Park Post Office etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Ligoniel Road, Old Park Avenue and Oldpark Road, plus an extract from a contemporary 6 inch map, giving slightly wider coverage of the Legoniel area. The map links to sheets 61.01 Skegoneill to the east, and 60.08 Shankill to the south. NIFHS/SA 1 June 2015 ALAN GODFREY MAPS Co. Antrim Sheet 60.08 Belfast (Shankill) 1901 This very detailed map covers a busy area of North West Belfast, including the Crumlin Road, Shankill Road and Woodvale Road area. Coverage stretches from Agnes Street westwards to Ballygomartin Road and from Ardilea Street southwards to Conway Street and Cupar Street Factory. Features on the map include Shankill Road, Lawnbrook Weaving Factory, Glenwood Mill, Cupar Street Factory, Springfield School, Springfield Bleach Works, Forth River Brick Works, bleach greens, Springhill, Brookfield Weaving Factory, Woodvale Park, Edenderry Mill, Belfast Foundry, Crumlin Road, Parkview Brick Works, Ballygomartin Road, Glenview, Glencairn, Crumlin Road Flax Mill, Brookfield Flax Spinning Mill, Rosebank Factory, Holy Cross RC Chapel, Edenderry House, Ardoyne house, St Mary's church, Manor Hall, tramways, with many streets of mostly terraced houses, all neatly delineated. On the reverse are street directory entries for Argyle Street, Beresford Street, Berlin Street and Shankill Road. The map links to sheet 60.04 Oldpark to the north, 61.05 North Belfast to the east and 60.12 The Falls to the south. Co. Antrim Sheet 60.12 The Falls 1931 This very detailed map covers much of west Belfast, especially the area around the Falls Road. Coverage stretches from Roden Street westwards to Whiterock Road and Falls Park, and from Cupar Street southwards to Donegall Road. Features on the map include Falls Road itself with houses neatly delineated, Springfield Road, Royal Victoria Hospital, St Mary's Training College, Belfast Children's Hospital, Boyne Bridge Works, tramways, Celtic Park, Belfast Cemetery, Royal Irish Distillery, Broadway Damask Works, match factory, Dunville Park, St Mary's Dominican Convent, Springfield Linen Factory, bakery, Forth River Mills, Mulhouse Works, Grosvenor Finishing Works, Albert Foundry, Blackstaff Weaving Mill, Milfort Weaving Works, Falls Foundry, Forth River Mills, Clowney Brick Works, Ballymurphy Brick Works, Beech Mount, Mac Rory Park, Corrigan Park etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Bombay Street, Falls Road and Raglan Street in 1928. The map links to sheet 60.08 Shankill to the north, and 61.09 Central Belfast to the east. Co. Antrim Sheet 61.01 Belfast (Skegoneill) 1901 This very detailed map covers a northern area of Belfast, with coverage from Milewater Road northwards to Fort William Park, and from Cavehill Road eastwards to the railway. Features on the map include Skegoneill Brick Works, railway with engine shed and carriage shed, Fort William, Jennymount Flax Spinning Mill, Dock Building Work, tramways, Ulster Timber Depot, The Grove, Antrim Road area with houses neatly shown, Reservoir, Hopefield House, Alexandra Park, Holy Family RC Church, Dunmore, Limestone Road, Fortwilliam Park Presbyterian Church, Chichester Park etc. On the reverse are street directory entries for Antrim Road, Fortwilliam Parade and Fortwilliam Park. The map links to sheets 60.04 Belfast Oldpark to the west, and 61.05 Belfast North to the south. Co. Antrim Sheet 61.05 North Belfast 1920 This very detailed map covers a busy area of north central Belfast, including several of the docks. Coverage stretches from Clifton Park Avenue eastwards to Spencer Dock and Albert Quay, and from Limestone Road and Mountcollyer Road southwards to North Street and Albert Square. Note that the small area of Co. Down east of the Lagan is left blank. Features on this busy map include Library & Art Gallery, New Smithfield Mill, Custom House, St Anne's Cathedral, tramways, York Road terminus with goods sheds and engine depot, dockside lines, York Street Weaving Factory, Tobacco Factory, Victoria Barracks, Carlisle Circus area, Belfast Charitable Institution, Court House, Prison (left blank), Belfast Royal Academy, Corporation Square, Donegall Quay, Albert Quay, Clarendon Dock and graving docks, York Dock, Dufferin Dock, Spencer Dock, Milewater Basin, timber ponds, many streets of terraced houses all neatly shown, many weaving factories and other buildings. On the reverse are street directory entries for Dock Street, York Lane and York Street. The map links to sheets 61.01 Skegoneill to the north, 60.08 Shankill to the west, and 61.09 Central Belfast to the south. NIFHS/SA 2 June 2015 ALAN GODFREY MAPS Co. Antrim Sheet 61.09 Central Belfast 1931 This very detailed map covers the central area of Belfast, with coverage stretching from Distillery Street eastwards to Albert Bridge, and from Smithfield southwards to Cromwell Road. Note that the Co. Down area east of the Lagan is left blank. Features shown include City Hall, Donegall Place, Donegall Square, Great Victoria Street area, Great Victoria Street terminus with sidings and goods sheds, Belfast Central Branch, Queen's Bridge station, tramways, Ulster Hall, Royal Belfast Academical Institution, Crescent Presbyterian Church, Linfield Factory, Ulster Linen Works, weaving factories, gas works, Mays Market, St George's Market, other markets, Royal Courts of Justice, Victoria Square, cinemas, Shaftesbury Square area, Sandy Row area, Grand Opera House, Cromac Square, with many streets of terraced houses, intermixed with weaving factories and other buildings. The map links to sheet 61.05 North Belfast to the north, and 60.12 The Falls to the west. Co. Antrim Sheet 68.02 Lisburn 1902 This very detailed map covers the busy town (now a city) of Lisburn, with coverage stretching from Longstone Street and Longstone Lane eastwards to Grove Street and Grove House; and from North Circular Road southwards to the Workhouse and Cemetery. Note that the Co. Down part of the map is left blank but the map does include the Largymore area east of the Lagan, which was part of Lisburn Urban District Council. The many features include Christ Church Cathedral, Market Square, town centre with all buildings neatly delineated, Castle Gardens, Millbrook and Beetling Mill, cattle market, Smithfield, St Patrick's RC church, flax spinning mill, railway with station, Christ Church, handkerchief works, Union Workhouse, Manor House, River Lagan and Lagan Navigation, Largymore, Largymore Factory, Ballymullan area, Lagan Factory, The Island, Roseville, etc. On the reverse is a list of private residents taken from a contemporary directory. Co. Armagh Co. Armagh Sheet 9.08 Portadown 1906 This detailed map of Portadown is double-sided for maximum coverage. The main map covers the centre