Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Map of Newcastle-under-Lyme – Sheet 5

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Date:1851

Description:These maps were surveyed in 1851 by the Ordnance Survey Department in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health Act, for the Local Board of Health.

The Public Health Act of 1848

In Newcastle in 1849 the population was around 10,000; in that year more than 1,700 fell ill with cholera with 234 dying of the disease.
This was recorded as one of the highest rates of the disease in the country; this was because sanitary conditions in Newcastle were very poor at the time.

Nationally sanitary reform grew as a political issue and during the 1840s parliament began to take the problem seriously, resulting in the act of 1848.

As part of the act a Central Board of Health was set up, whose role was to enforce, regulate and supervise street cleaning, water supply, waste collection and sewage disposal. Local health boards eventually took over these responsibilities.

The Ordnance Survey department under the supervision of Captain Andrew Beatty of the Royal Engineers was contracted to accurately survey the town so that plans could be drawn up to implement new drainage.

Places shown on the map include The Guildhall, Lower Street, Post Office Yard, Ford's yard, High Street, Hick Street, Hassell's Street, Market Street, Ironmarket, lad lane, Merrial Street, Garden Street, Scott Street, Bagnall Street.

Digitisation funded by Heritage Lottery Fund


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1830s
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Cartoon study for the 'Mock Mayor' of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Oil on board depicting cartoon detail of images that were considered by the artist ...

1840s
Burgess Lands Map, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Burgess Lands Map, Newcastle-under-Lyme

This map shows the lands held in trust by the Burgesses of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1860s
Ralph Mosley, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
Ralph Mosley, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

Ralph Mosley was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme from 1866 to 1887. He owned a draper’s ...

1880s
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Hand, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Hand wearing robes and chains of office. He was Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme ...

1900s
William Booth's visit to Newcastle-Under-Lyme
William Booth's visit to Newcastle-Under-Lyme

William Booth was a British Methodist Preacher and the founder and first General ...

1920s
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The tram lines visible in the centre of this photograph give the date of pre 1928, ...

1950s
Castle Hotel, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Castle Hotel, High Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme

The Castle Hotel opened in around 1820 and was a popular coaching stop for traffic ...

1970s
High street looking north west, Newcastle-under-Lyme
High street looking north west, Newcastle-under-Lyme

A view of the High Street in the 1970s. Traffic is still going through the town ...

1990s
Guildhall and Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Guildhall and Market, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Watercolour signed by Alf Fallows and dated 1995 depicting the Guildhall clock and ...

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Creators: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Board of Public Health - Contributor ,  Ordnance Survey - Creator

Donor ref:NM.2017.220.8 (R) (22/35084)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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