Tag: Map

1817 Ordnance Survey map including Combe Down

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Old maps are fascinating.  Just seeing what an area looked like 100 or more years ago on and Ordnance Survey map can give real insights into the place. Of course very old maps tend to be either somewhat inaccurate or have little detailed data because of their scale. Even so they can be interesting and Read More …

Particulars of Prior Park sale in 1808

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I just love old handbills and maps. Bath Record Office has a small treasure trove of them. Here are some prepared for the Prior Park sale in 1808 before John Thomas bought in in 1809.  The language is wonderful. “A capital mansion, seated on an eminence, erected, in the most substantial manner, about the Year Read More …