Focusing on the transformation of Manchester over centuries, the book features a compelling collection of archive images alongside contemporary photographs of the same locations. It highlights the city's evolution from the Industrial Revolution through World War II and into modern times, reflecting changes in its people, society, and architecture. This visual journey offers a unique perspective for anyone with an appreciation for Manchester's rich history and vibrant culture.
Here are the details of maps for Moss Lancs Sheet 104.14a Moss Side 1889 - published 1996; intro by Chris Makepeace. ISBN.978-0-85054-780-1 Lancs Sheet 104.14b Moss Side 1915 - published 2011; intro by Chris Makepeace. ISBN.978-1-84784-521-4 These detailed early maps cover the Moss Side area of Manchester, still a district in its own right at the end of the 19th century. Coverage stretches from Northunberland Road eastward to Carter Street, and from Range Road northward to Stretford Road. Many streets of terraces cover the area but other areas include the west part of Green Heys. Features on the 1889 version include Pepperhill Farm,Chorlton Abbey, Crown Brewery, Albert Brewery, Penitentiary, LB Offices, St Mary's church, tramways and depot, Manchester Football Ground, Hullard Hill Farm, Alexandra Brewery, etc. On the reverse we include street directory entries for Alexandra Road, Great Western Street, Moss Lane Upper, Upper Chorlton Road. On the 1915 version the area is even more built up with terraces and there is an extensive electric tram network. We include street directory entries for Greenheys Lane, Preston Street, Upper Moss Lane and Warwicvk Street on the reverse. The map links up with sheets 104.10 Manchester SW to the north, 104.13 Old Trafford to the west, 104.15 Victoria Park to the east and 111.02 Whalley Range to the south.
Here are the details of maps for Manchester London Manchester Sheet 34 Manchester London Rd - published 1988; intro by Chris Makepeace. ISBN.978-0-85054-307-0 This extremely detailed map covers a busy area of south central Manchester, with coverage stretching from Brook Street eastward to Mayfield Street, and from Sheffield Street southward to Russell Street. The main feature is London Road (today Piccadilly) station shown in detail, plus a stretch of the Manchester South Junction & Altrincham Railway. Other features include Ardwick Bridge Chemical Works, River Medlock, Hanover Mill, Old Garratt Dye Works, New Garratt Print Works, St Augustine's RC church, Rochdale Canal, St George's Foundry, Banktop Canal Wharf, Charles Street Bridge, Grosvenor Street Chapel, Manchester & Buxton turnpike trust, London Road area, Mayfield Print Works, Ardwick Dye Works, Chapel Field Dye Works, St Thomas church etc. On the reverse we include an Inch to the Mile map for the central Manchester area c.1910, plus street directory entries for Brook Street, London Road and Travis Street. The map links up with Manchester Sheets 29 Manchester Piccadilly to the north, 33 Oxford Street to the west, 35 Upper Ardwick to the east and 39 Chorlton on Medlock to the south.
