Description: Published at the time of the Municipal Corporations Act 1851 when the boundaries of Bath expanded to include the whole of the parishes of Walcot, Bathwick and Lyncombe & Widcombe, and such a map would be needed to assist in planning the work of the Corporation. They were printed in large quantities. The city boundary and parish and ward boundaries are picked out in colour.
From a survey by J.H. Cotterell. Engraved by Hollway of Bath. Published by S. Hayward. From a restricted access giant volume of prints in excellent condition. Bookplate inside cover Ex Libris Frederici Shum F.S.A.