Ordnance Survey, Public Health Act Maps of Newcastle-under-Lyme

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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 index shows the area covered by the maps - the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme as it was in 1851 (which is considerably smaller than it is today).

The key shows us the abbreviations used on the maps for certain buildings and features:
C.P Cess Pool, Bn Barn, S.H Summer House, BrH Brew House, P.H Public House, B.H Beer House, C.H Coach House, CoH Cow House, W.H Wash House, St Stable, S.G Sewer Grate, F.P Fire Plug, W.P Water Plug, L.P Lamp Post, L Lamp, o Privy, Py Piggery, D.B Dust Bin, P Pump, G.P Gas Plug, S Sink, C.B Coal Bin, W Well, T Trough, B Boiler, Cn Cistern, D.P Dung Pit, (triangle) Trigonometrical Station, (triange)B.M Bench Mark.

Brick or Stone Houses coloured thus (red)
Archways or covered passagers (red with cross)
Wooden houses (grey)
Sheds (grey with horizontal broken lines)
Stone Paving or flagging (blue grey)
Brick Paving (orange)
Macadam(?) or Ballast (yellow/green)
Conservatory Green House or Hot House (grey hatched)


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 ...

1850s
Newcastle-under-Lyme Board of Health Drainage Works Plans
Newcastle-under-Lyme Board of Health Drainage Works Plans

These plans were drawn up by Lee and Stevenson, Civil Engineers from London in 1853. They ...

1870s
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme
John Gallimore, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme

John Gallimore, wearing robes and chains of office. Gallimore 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
Guildhall and Market Stalls, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Guildhall and Market Stalls, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Oil on canvas painted in 1975 by Donald H. Rose depicting the Guildhall in Newcastle-under-Lyme. ...

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: Ordnance Survey - Creator

Image courtesy of: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

Donor ref:Nm.2017.220.1 (R) (22/38143)

Source: Brampton Museum and Art Gallery, Newcastle under Lyme

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