Description:The plan above shows the Borough of Stafford in 1838. The town centre can be seen in the middle of the plan, including the Market Hall Square and the main high street, Greengate Street. Eastgate Street, the home of Staffordshire Record Office and the William Salt Library is also shown.
St. Mary's and St. Chad's churches are included on the plan and the key in the bottom left hand corner of the plan indicates the location of a number of other institutions in the Borough. The Lunatic Asylum, Gaol and County General Infirmary are represented on the plan, alongside the Shire Hall and local National and Free Grammar schools.
Other local amenities are also included on the plan, such as the Post Office, a number of banks and the theatre.
The River Sow and Canal can be seen in the centre of the plan which also includes Lamberscote House and Farm.