RichardB Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 The Air Raid Precautions Act (1937) does get a mention ... In that case I'll take a guess at 1937-38, or even 1938-39 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Once we work out the year, I'll put it through a shredder, pulverize it, set fire to it, pound the ashes in a mortar and pestle then send the remains to Stuart, if he's happy to receive 'em. (Actually in fantastic condition for a document from 19xx-xx, a robust copy and good quality paper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 The Air Raid Precautions Act (1937) does get a mention ... Could be a wartime 1940's map then Richard. Look after it carefully and don't let it fall into enemy hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 1939-40. Thus produced in 1939. A commercial enterprise, lots of adverts. Could be a wartime 1940's map then Richard. Look after it carefully and don't let it fall into enemy hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 1939-40. Thus produced in 1939. A commercial enterprise, lots of adverts. Didn't think it would be any later as parts of the Manor estate are also missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 and, one day, it'll be online here for free and for everyone's perusal - which is nice :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 and, one day, it'll be online here for free and for everyone's perusal - which is nice Now, when that map was brand new if it was free for perusal by the luftwaffe top brass, - Goering and his cronies, then we would have been in really deep serious trouble, not that we wern't anyway, but come on Richard, a map like that would be a serious threat to National security when it first came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Now, when that map was brand new if it was free for perusal by the luftwaffe top brass, - Goering and his cronies, then we would have been in really deep serious trouble, not that we wern't anyway, but come on Richard, a map like that would be a serious threat to National security when it first came out. Could have been prepared and even printed in 1938 for 1939 distribution. But, yes, a handy bombing guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Could have been prepared and even printed in 1938 for 1939 distribution. But, yes, a handy bombing guide. I'm sure there is a luftwaffe bombing map of Sheffield from 1940 on here somewhere, the one with prospective targets on position fixing landmarks on it. I think it has Bramall Lane stadium incorrectly marked as a swimming baths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unitedite Returns Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Heeley Railway Station on London Road is not marked, but I cannot see this map as being post 1968 [when that station closed] somehow, but then again Wicker Goods Station is not shewn either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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