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Kent-Gravesend-1890

CBTM:
21073
Map Date:
1890
Repository reference:
BL PP.2508.cba
Historic county:
Kent
Town name:
Gravesend
Map type:
General Purpose
Extent of cover:
whole built-up area
National grid reference:
TQ647741
Exeter coverage diagram reference:
TQ 6481
Map title:
'Map of Gravesed and Milton drawn by George H. Bond 1890'.
Comments on map:
In Webster's Year Book and Directory of Gravesend, Milton, Northfleet and 25 neighbouring parishres, Gravesend: Edwin P. Webster [1890].
Scale:
1:5280
Map-maker:
George H. Bond [dr], Edwin P. Webster, Gravesend [pr, pb].
Production mode:
lithographed
Dimensions [in centimetres]:
50.7 x 35.5 [including overprinted heading].
Number of parts:
1
Road names:
generally
Buildings:
some or all buildings omitted.
Canals:
shown: 'Canal to Higham'.
Water transport infrastructure:
piers
Sanitary and utility information:
gas works, water works
Places of Worship:
shown comprehensively
Public buildings:
customs
Defence and military:
barracks, castles/forts/batteries, drill halls
Welfare and charitable:
almshouses, workhouses, misc: Childrens Home.
Education and academic:
schools, further educational/colleges
Recreation and sports venues:
sports grounds, recreation grounds
Known copies of map:
BL PP.2508.cba [all].
Railways:
routes, goods depots, named, rails, passenger stations
Leisure and entertainment:
baths/spa, public halls, theatres, etc
Clubs and societies:
yacht, boat, rowing
Post and telegraphs:
post offices
Cemeteries:
shown
Retail activity:
publisher of map
Street tramways:
routes shown
Inns, hospitality & refreshment:
hotels or principal inns only
Ordnance Survey's
1863
1:500
1:2500
1:10,560
1895
1:2500
1:10,560
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