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This map measures 74 X 80 cms and is produced on very light cloth parchment. Although in tact it is faded in places, particulalry around the edges. The subject title of the map is, 'Shrivenham Layout Plan - Electric Lighting,' with an added sub-title of, 'also street lighting scheme.' Although the original date of the map is not legible, it is marked. 'Revised 1/9/1949.' It covers the whole of Shrivenham, the Military College, and Watchfield. It also covers the former Airfield buildings and the military installation known as Cowan's Camp at Watchfield. A most informative and interesting map.
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