The large scale plans of the Ordnance Survey are quite unique. In a clear and attractive manner they have portrayed our towns and villages in detail over the last 150 yeas. They show not just the streets but virtually every house; the complete track layouts of railways and tramways are given; factories, mills and docks are all shown. The maps contain al the fascinating minutiae that is the lifeblood of history and have become the most complete record of the places where our ancestors lived and worked.
The Godfrey Edition is a major undertaking to reprint these maps, in a convenient and affordable form, for towns throughout the country. This map will delight local historians, genealogists and all who are interested in the history of Northern Ireland and its towns.
This very detailed map covers the western half of Athlone, with coverage stretching from the Town Bridge westward to Bellaugh and the county boundary. Note that the Roscommon area to the west is left blank.
Features include Shannon Bridge, Town Bridge, Barracks, Infantry Square, railway with Midland Great Western station, engine shed, junction with Mayo Branch, Ranelagh School, Fort Hill, Gallows Hill, Grand Canal Store, Father Mathew Hall, Shannon Saw Mills, Woollen factories, Union Workhouse, St Kieran's Terrace, Connaught Street area, Cavalry Square, Bellaugh, Bogganfin area, Monksland area etc. On the reverse we include extracts from the 1914 rate books for Connaught Street, King Street and Queen Street.