This item is a vintage Official Railway Map of England & Wales, specifically the "England North West" sheet, published by the Railway Clearing House. I believe this map to be 1950s or early 1960s. The Railway Clearing House was founded in 1842 to manage revenue sharing between different railway companies. These maps were designed for railwaymen to understand lines, junctions, and ownership, often using color coding. This specific map is a dissected, cloth-mounted edition, a common format for these historical documents. Please look very carefully at the photos as they form part of the description. All items are sent carefully wrapped, tracked and insured.
