Leicester

Leicester by Cassini Publishing Limited is a detailed reference work published in September 2006. This edition presents maps based on Britain’s first national mapping project, the One-Inch (‘Old Series’) Ordnance Survey maps, which were originally published between 1805 and 1874. The maps have been meticulously scanned, digitally re-projected, and enlarged to align with the current Ordnance Survey Landranger Map series, allowing for accurate comparisons between historical and contemporary landscapes.

Readers will find that this book provides a comprehensive collection of the Old Series maps of England and Wales, totaling 123 maps. Each Timeline Historical Map corresponds directly with the Ordnance Survey Landranger maps, utilizing the same sheet numbers and grid references. This format facilitates an easy and precise comparison of past and present geographical features, making it a valuable resource for those interested in historical cartography and reference materials related to maps and atlases.