Maps
The following maps up to 1818 are more of a pictorial reference but then slowly become more detailed.
By loading the modern interactive map below alongside the older maps you can compare features, many of which still remain.
Lancashire 1579
Christopher Saxton
More of a pictorial map than a geographical one and not the clearest.
Lancashire 1611
John Speed
Another pictorial map but clearer and quite spectacular.
Lancashire 1645
J Blaeu
Very similar to the map above of 1611.
Lancashire 1741/2
Thomas Badeslade
This is 2 maps with the map of 1742 showing more detail though unfortunately not Thornton.
Lancashire 1783 John Seller
John Seller
This map shows the boundaries of Amounderness.
Lancashire 1794
J Stockdale
Map showing the canals, rivers and Roads of Lancashire.
Lancashire 1786
Yates
Slightly more detailed map.
Lancashire 1814
John Cary
More detailed map showing the roads and canals in Lancashire.
Lancashire 1818
Greenwood
This map has much more detail than previous maps showing the Hamlets within Thornton.
Lancashire 1829
Hennet
Slightly more detail than the map above but unfortunately Thornton is right on a join but still a good map.
Thornton 1845
Ordnance Survey
This link opens up a large file and make take a minute to load. It covers a large area of Thornton, mainly around Stanah, but unfortunately not all.
Lancashire 1845/7
A partial section of Thornton from the original OS map. The quality of the images is not the best but still viewable.
Lancashire 1847
Draw a box around the area you wish to view by left clicking your mouse and dragging out.
Select the scale corresponding to the map you wish to view from the dropdown box at the top. 1:10000.
This map can be viewed individually or as a transparent overlay over the present day map.
Thornton 1910
This is a partial map of Thornton and is not the clearest to read.
Thornton 1950
This map is 1 inch to the mile so less detailed.
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