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For any fellow map lovers....

Post by CakeStop » 28 Dec 2014 21:14

Select map of your choice from the box on the left, slide the bar bottom left to reveal current aerial view. As an example, here's the 1888-1913 OS 6 inch where the Black Horse was subsequently built....

http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16 ... 6&layers=6
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Post by Philip Whiteman » 28 Dec 2014 21:28

Many thanks, Steve. Lisa and I are map lovers but have never come across this site before.

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Post by CakeStop » 28 Dec 2014 21:48

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Post by Andy Terry » 28 Dec 2014 23:25

Fascinating.

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Post by AlanW » 29 Dec 2014 08:12

Thats a truly great find Steve, should keep me busy for a while!
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Post by CakeStop » 29 Dec 2014 08:47

I can't claim credit for the find Alan, somebody posted it on YACF.
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Post by George » 29 Dec 2014 11:42

Thanks for sharing, Steve. Could play for hours!

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Post by rdleaper » 30 Dec 2014 23:35

Me too - this is strangely awesome!

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