Record

Ref NoMAP/308391
Finding Number308391
Title[Map of the] Town of Birmingham
LevelItem
Date[c.1819]
DescriptionJohn Kempson, surveyor, Birmingham.
Scale: [3.3 inches to 0.5 mile or 1:9,600].
This is a revised edition of Kempson's map of 1808, incorporating the additions made for Wrightson's Directory, 1818, including Roman Catholic Chapel (Shadwell Street), Meeting (Newhall Street), St. Philip's Rectory and the Court of Requests. Some streets unnamed in the earlier editions are now named, and additional streets are shown, including Frederick Street, Martin Street, Regents Place, St Peters Row, St Martins Place, Nelson Street, Princep [Princip] Street, Brearley Street and Tower Street.
Additional buildings shown on this edition include New Union Mill, Union Brewery and Gas Works.
Includes revised list of hackney coach fares.
Extent1
FormatMap
Related Material384604 and 65453 are earlier editions of this map.
Physical DescriptionSingle sheet, 15.2 inches x 12.1 inches.
Access StatusOpen
LanguageEnglish
Add to My Items

    Showcase items

    A list of our latest and most exciting new items.