Paisley books and maps

Maps and guide books Paisley

Paisley books and maps

Paisley books: Maps
	Glasgow: Paisley, Rutherglen and Kirkintilloch (Explorer S.) This map is part of the Ordnance Survey's Explorer series designed to replace the old Pathfinder map series. At 1:25,000 scale this detailed map shows a host of attractions including gardens which are open to the public, nature reserves and country parks as well as all official footpaths, bridleways, roads and lanes. Other facilities covered include: camping and caravan sites, picnic areas and viewpoints, selected places of interest, rights of way information for England and Wales, National Trail and Recreational Path routes, and selected tourist information. The main advantages of this map are the geographical design of the sheetlines to capture the best local coverage, and the coverage of a larger area for value for money. The series is aimed mainly at the experienced map user but can be used by tourists and locals alike. Price: £5.99 Publication: July 26, 2004
	Greenock Street Atlas: Includes Johnstone,Paisley & Renfrew This volume contains indexed street plans. Price: £4.50 Publication: February 10, 2004

Paisley books: History & Heritage
	A History of Paisley: 600-1908 Originally published in 1909. Metcalfe's substantial history contains chapters on Literature, Streets and Buildings, Industries, Societies, The New Town, Markets, Municipal Management, The Grammar School, Education, and Witchcraft, as well as a thorough overview of the ecclesiastical and political circumstances influencing the development of the Abbey town. It also features the 1695 Poll Tax Roll. Also available in Hardback Price: £35.00 Publication: November 21, 2003
	Abbey of Paisley (Paisley Collection S.) Originally published in 1878. The importance of the Abbey in the history of Scotland is established through a review of monastic history, the foundation of the Priory which became the Abbey, the early kings of Scotland, the accession of the Stewarts and associated royal patronage, and the later Abbots. After the Dissolution, Paisley's role in subsequent Scottish Church history includes consideration of the Covenant and of Witchcraft. Price: £45.00 Publication: February 2, 2004
	Paisley People and Places Paisley, Scotland's largest town, has a rich and colourful history. A powerhouse of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, it was home to some of Scotland's great industries, particularly weaving and textiles. The renowned Paisley pattern has spread the town's name around the globe. This new book explores Paisley's mighty industrial history but also looks at its people at work and play, and explores the town's great buildings and significant events over more than a century of change. Price: £9.09 Publication: May 13, 2004
	Paisley's World War Two and Post-war Roll of Honour Price: £7.50 Publication: January 27, 2005

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