Record revealed
Japanese Instrument of Surrender, 1945
After six years of brutal global conflict, this document marked the end of the Second World War.
Piece
Hampshire and Surrey. 12 maps. (1) 'Woolmer'. (2-12) 11 copies of sheets from a map...
Catalogue reference: WO 78/2442
What’s it about?
This record is about the Hampshire and Surrey. 12 maps. (1) 'Woolmer'. (2-12) 11 copies of sheets from a map... dating from 1882-1897 in the series War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
Is it available online?
No, this record is not available online. However, you can order a copy. Other ways to view it.
Can I see it in person?
Yes, this record is held at The National Archives and is available to see in person. How to view it.
Full description and record details
-
Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- WO 78/2442
-
Date (When the record was created)
- 1882-1897
-
Description (What the record is about)
-
Hampshire and Surrey. 12 maps. (1) 'Woolmer'. (2-12) 11 copies of sheets from a map on multiple sheets of Aldershot and its environs: (2-3) sheet 3; (4-8) sheet 4; (9-10) sheet 5; (11-12) sheet 6. All items reproduced from sheets of the Ordnance Survey six-inch County Series; these maps engraved and transferred to zinc at the Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton: (1) 1883, (2-11) 1882; War Department property revised to 1 April 1888; reprinted 1894. A printed inscription on each sheet states: 'For War Department purposes only'. Coloured MS additions to all items show the boundaries of War Department property and of the following parishes: (1) Blackmoor; (2) Crondall (in part); (3) Yateley (in part); (4) Pirbright (in part); (5) Cobham; (6) Frimley (in part); (7) Woking; (8) Bisley; (9) Yateley (remainder); (10) Crondall (remainder); (11) Frimley (remainder); (12) Pirbright (remainder). MS reference notes to item (1), one on changes to the boundaries of the parish and another stating: 'This plan was prepared 15/1/1897 in ref: to an application by the Vicar of Blackmoor for a contribution towards the funds of the church schools'. The additions to items (2-11) dated 1896.
-
Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
-
Former department reference (Former identifier given by the originating creator)
- F 454
-
Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
-
Language (The language of the record)
- English
-
Map scale (The scale of a map, plan or drawing)
- 1:10560
-
Physical condition (Aspects of the physical condition of the record that may affect or limit its use)
- Zincographed
-
Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
-
Subjects (Categories and themes found in our collection (our subject list is under development, and some records may have no subjects or fewer than expected))
-
Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3271386/
How to order it
- View this record page in our current catalogue
- Check viewing and downloading options
- Select an option and follow instructions
Series information
WO 78
War Office and predecessors: Maps and Plans
See the series level description for more information about this record.
Catalogue hierarchy
Over 27 million records
9,984,496 records
11,260 records
You are currently looking at the piece: WO 78/2442
Hampshire and Surrey. 12 maps. (1) 'Woolmer'. (2-12) 11 copies of sheets from a map...
You may be interested in
Read stories that share a catalogue subject with this record.
-
-
Record revealed
Report on the British Indian Army, 1943
This Second World War War Office document assessed the British Indian Army's battle readiness and made recommendations for its development. -
Record revealed
A dramatic plea for Churchill’s help from Bletchley Park
In 1941, four Government Code and Cypher School cryptanalysts, including Alan Turing, made a stunning appeal directly to Winston Churchill.
Related records
Records that share similar topics with this record.