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 central area of Belfast, with coverage stretching from Distillery Street eastward to Albert Bridge, and from Smithfield southward to Cromwell Road. Note that the Co Down area east of the Lagan is left blank. This is a very busy map and the many features 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