KETTERING MAP 1826
and accompanying booklet
The Map was first delineated by Mr Eagle in 1804
Corrected and published by Robert Smith in 1826
The Brief Account of the Streets & Lanes in the Parish contains the names of the Owners and principal Occupiers of every estate
The following article appeared in the Evening Telegraph 4/1/01
It's amazing what you find in the small ads - how about a map of Kettering from 1826! For just £15 + p&p you can pick up this rare possession, which comes complete with a booklet detailing the names of who lived where and who owned land on the map.
You have to look twice to check it is a map of Kettering as landmarks like the London Road cemetery and even the railway line did not exist and many streets had different names - for example Montagu Street was known as Swan Street.
The original map hangs in Kettering Library but 25 copies made in 1972 have now been put on sale by the town's Civic Society. Arthur Heath, who retired as chairman last year, found the maps while sorting out his loft.
Civic society secretary Monica Ozdemir, who put an advert in the ET, said: "I've been inundated with calls from people who are tracing their family history or just interested in the history of the town. "It's amazing to see how the town has changed and it takes a bit of time to work out exactly what's' what.
Price £15 (unframed) £35 (framed)
Available from the Society Shop
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