Norfolk-Norwich-1887 | Catalogue of British Town Maps

CBTM:

21064

Map Date:

[1887]

Repository reference:

BLML PP.2508.akd

Historic county:

Norfolk

Town name:

Norwich

Map type:

General Purpose

Extent of cover:

whole built-up area

National grid reference:

TG233087

Exeter coverage diagram reference:

TG 2208

Map title:

'Jarrold's plan of Norwich.'

Comments on map:

Facing title page of Jarrold's Norwich Directory, Norwich and London: Jarrold, n.d. [dated 1887 by BL]. After title page is list of Jarrold publications, including 'Street map of Norwich' (6d) and 'Small map of Norwich' (1d), which might be identified with that in the directory.

Scale:

1:10,560

Map-maker:

[Jarrold [pb]].

Production mode:

lithographed

Dimensions [in centimetres]:

21.2 x 16.5

Number of parts:

1

Road names:

generally

Buildings:

noticeably generalised, public buildings emphasised

Sanitary and utility information:

gas works

Places of Worship:

shown comprehensively: Anglican have dedications: elsewhere mostly 'Cha'.

Public buildings:

town hall/administrative

Defence and military:

barracks, castles/forts/batteries, drill halls

Welfare and charitable:

hospitals

Education and academic:

schools

Markets and exchanges:

exchanges, markets

Known copies of map:

BL PP.2508.akd.

Railways:

routes, named, passenger stations

Leisure and entertainment:

public halls, theatres, etc, museums, libraries/newsrooms: [Agricultural Hall].

Post and telegraphs:

post offices

Ferries:

ferry

Inns, hospitality & refreshment:

hotels or principal inns only

Ordnance Survey's

1880-3

1:500

1:2500

1:10,560