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Maps & Aerial Photos

Henfield Museum has over 250 maps in its collection, ranging from the local tithe map to many historic OS maps and an idiosyncratic self drawn map by a Victorian Henfield resident. In addition, we also hold a number of historic aerial photos of the village from various angles, or of specific areas.

​All of these show the dramatic change Henfield has seen, particularly since the Second World War, with old industries departing and the population tripling. An example aerial photo is seen below - maps in our collection can be viewed in person - please let us know in advance what you would like to view.

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Ordnance Survey Maps in our collection

Please note that some of these maps can be viewed online and with satellite overlays at the National Library of Scotland. They are ordered below by survey/revision date with publication date in brackets where known. 

- 6 inch to the mile: 1874 (1879), 1896 (1899), 1909 (1912), 1946 (1952)
- 25 inch to the mile (some partial): 1874 (1875), 1896 (1897), 1910, 1911, 1938 (1939), 1955, 1956, 1962, 1964, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1996

Featured Image - Henfield in 1935

Taken from the west, the old lines of development around St. Peter's Church, along the High Street and at Nep Town can clearly be seen. The Victorian villas along Broomfield Road stand out, as well as the newer area of development alongside the railway and the post WW1 Holland's Road council housing at the bottom of the photo. Note also the limited tree cover on the common, the final area of sand pit excavation at far right and one of the several areas of greenhouses in the area of West End Lane at the bottom of the photo.
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Aerial photograph of Henfield from the west, 17th April 1935. Henfield Museum Collection (CC BY-NC-SA)
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Aerial photograph of Henfield from the west, 17th April 1935. Henfield Museum Collection (CC BY-NC-SA)

Other Resources

The National Library of Scotland provides an excellent free resource for digital historic Ordnance Survey and other maps in addition to modern LIDAR imagery. These are view-able on their own on the website, in overlay or side by side with modern satellite imagery. Digital downloads or hard copies can be acquired for around £10.

The National Library of Australia provides free access to the 1st edition OS Map of 1805.
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  • Home
    • Our Vision
    • The History of Henfield Museum
  • Collections
    • The Marjorie Baker Photo Collection >
      • Those Who Served
    • Costume >
      • Costume: Current Exhibitions
      • Costume: Past Exhibitions
    • Our Art Collection
    • Wade Family Watercolours
    • Historic Photograph Collection >
      • Henfield Past in Colour
      • Ghosts of the Past
    • Audio Library
    • Maps & Aerial Photos
  • Exhibitions
  • Henfieldians Past
  • Blog
  • Heritage Projects
    • Henfield's Natural History >
      • Arborea
      • The William Borrer Transcription Project
    • Oral Histories
    • A Favourite Object
    • Henfield Heritage Trails
  • Friends of Henfield Museum
    • Join Form: The Friends of Henfield Museum
  • Henfield History Group
  • Key Resources
  • Education & Outreach
  • Gift Shop
  • Contact Us and Opening Times