old maps

[sammmo]

I would like to know where i could find an old detailed map of my town.. I would like one for around 1910.. is there any online sites where i could view one..

[ojread2]

try the archives section of your local council on line
They will have old photo's anyway
There may be a forum of local history lovers in your area - I belong to one and posters there post everything to do with my area from modern history to ancient
I think the most likely place to find maps is your local library though

[sunflower68]

sammo try this site http://www.francisfrith.com/. It is fascinating.

[dotty.]

! have used this firm for over 20 years but these days the same product is available on ebay and they are around £5-£6 each, excellent value and of course they are OS 1inch to 1 mile maps which give great detail for family historians and there is the 1909 series too which works well with the 1911 census. you can usually identify churches and schools and possible work places which is what we need to be looking for as most people walked to work or school unless they were in a large city. as for online, you can get tasters like the previous reply mentions but it's not the same as being able to own the map and highlight the important bits yourself! plus you can scan them into your pc and upload the detailed areas onto ancestry or similar sites where you keep your online tree.
http://www.alangodfreymaps.co.uk/

[TheOtherHalf]

http://www.old-maps.co.uk/maps.html

I usually use this one when researching old addresses

[sammmo]

thanks for all your help.. i did find one on E bay.. thanks