1940s Maps of St. Helens, England

Explore 16 historic maps of St. Helens from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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St. Helens, England maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Lancashire XCII.SE, 1952 Print
    1945 Map of Lancashire XCII.SE, 1952 Print
    1945 Lancashire XCII.SE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Skelmersdale, Rainford, and other nearby areas

  2. 1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Map of Lancashire XCIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1946 Lancashire XCIII.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Rainford, Far Moor, and other nearby areas

  3. 1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CVIII.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Widnes, Rainhill, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CI.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Haydock, New Boston, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of Lancashire C.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire C.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire C.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Rainford, Crank, and other nearby areas

  6. 1947 Map of Lancashire CVII.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CVII.SE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CVII.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Widnes, Rainhill, and other nearby areas

  7. 1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CI.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CI.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Seneley Green, Billinge Chapel End, and other nearby areas

  8. 1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CII.SW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CII.SW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Golborne, Croft, and other nearby areas

  9. 1947 Map of Lancashire CIX.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CIX.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CIX.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Winwick, Croft, and other nearby areas

  10. 1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.NW, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CVIII.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including St Helens, Bold, and other nearby areas

  11. 1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CVIII.NE, 1951 Print
    1947 Lancashire CVIII.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Burtonwood, Winwick, and other nearby areas

  12. 1947 Map of Lancashire CVII.NE, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire CVII.NE, 1952 Print
    1947 Lancashire CVII.NE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Rainhill, St Helens, and other nearby areas

  13. 1947 Map of Lancashire C.SE, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Lancashire C.SE, 1952 Print
    1947 Lancashire C.SE
    1952 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Rainford, St Helens, and other nearby areas

  14. 1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CI.NE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Ashton-in-Makerfield, Seneley Green, and other nearby areas

  15. 1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CI.NW, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CI.NW
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Leyland Green, Rainford, and other nearby areas

  16. 1948 Map of Lancashire CVIII.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Lancashire CVIII.SE, 1951 Print
    1948 Lancashire CVIII.SE
    1951 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers St. Helens, including Warrington, Winwick, and other nearby areas

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