Archive sale will be popular with local history buffs

Herefordshire Council's archive service is holding one of its regular sales to give history buffs a rare chance to acquire a part of the county's past.

Surplus original Ordnance Survey maps dating from 1904 to 1925 will be offered for sale at the Record Office in Harold Street, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 6 November.

The maps are on the old scale 25-inch-to- the- mile, each locality having its own sheet. Prices will be up to £10 per sheet, depending on condition. A wide range of second hand books on local and general history will also be for sale.

Rhys Griffith, senior archivist, said: 'Maps are such an evocative way of showing how a place has changed over time. We are fortunate to have so many spare to make available for sale. Having an original map showing where you live is a great thrill - it also makes a great Christmas gift.'