Maps etc.
We have been advised of various sites concerning maps etc. This page on our website seems a logical place to store these links and advice. Beware that there maybe copyright issues so use for your own reference only.
1) Railway Maps - old OS maps This is particularly useful as you can go into street view on the old maps and compare what it looks like now http://www.ponies.me.uk/maps/osmap.html
Many thanks for advice on this one to Dick Berry.
Many thanks for advice on this one to Dick Berry.
2) Railway Maps
Good Morning CRS,
I notice that there is an interesting map hybrid posted in CRS showing a (kind of) then and now.
I’ve always found it difficult to spot on new maps where old things might have been, and over time evidence of what might have been gets harder to identify.
I’m not sure if it’s something you are already aware of, but I like to use http://maps.nls.uk/os/25k-gb-1937-61/browse2.html
I then choose to view maps as a “seamless layer on google maps base.”
For the next screen, on the left, I either select the map series “OS 25 Inch 1892-1905” which gives a lot of detail for that time in certain areas.
Or the OS One Inch 7th Series , 1955-61 which is a good reference.
There is a drop down option on the top left of the map, which I select Bing Satellite on it’s own.
The slider on the left can then be moved to see what was, and what is as a comparison, filling in the gaps.
You may already be aware, but it’s a useful tool for referencing what used to be and when, and what’s there now (and to some degree how hard it will be for old lines to come back where they used to be – a challenge for quite a few heritage lines.
Chris Finan FPFS Thank you Chris for this information.
Good Morning CRS,
I notice that there is an interesting map hybrid posted in CRS showing a (kind of) then and now.
I’ve always found it difficult to spot on new maps where old things might have been, and over time evidence of what might have been gets harder to identify.
I’m not sure if it’s something you are already aware of, but I like to use http://maps.nls.uk/os/25k-gb-1937-61/browse2.html
I then choose to view maps as a “seamless layer on google maps base.”
For the next screen, on the left, I either select the map series “OS 25 Inch 1892-1905” which gives a lot of detail for that time in certain areas.
Or the OS One Inch 7th Series , 1955-61 which is a good reference.
There is a drop down option on the top left of the map, which I select Bing Satellite on it’s own.
The slider on the left can then be moved to see what was, and what is as a comparison, filling in the gaps.
You may already be aware, but it’s a useful tool for referencing what used to be and when, and what’s there now (and to some degree how hard it will be for old lines to come back where they used to be – a challenge for quite a few heritage lines.
Chris Finan FPFS Thank you Chris for this information.
3) Railway Maps
I don't know if anyone has previously suggested this site...
http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore
It's from the National Library of Scotland. You can pick an old OS map from the drop down menu, I find the 6 inch 1888-1913 the best, and by sliding the blue button in the bottom left it then superimposes the current birds eye Bing photo over the map. Fantastic for pinpointing old tracks, building etc.
Cheer
Dave Anthony Many thanks Dave.
I don't know if anyone has previously suggested this site...
http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore
It's from the National Library of Scotland. You can pick an old OS map from the drop down menu, I find the 6 inch 1888-1913 the best, and by sliding the blue button in the bottom left it then superimposes the current birds eye Bing photo over the map. Fantastic for pinpointing old tracks, building etc.
Cheer
Dave Anthony Many thanks Dave.
Aerial Views
You may find this web site very interesting, if you haven't seen it before. http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk
Loads of old aerial pics, black and white, some go back to 1920s etc. Great ones of Plymouth, Tavistock (particularly good one of Tavistock Sth) and many other interesting places, loads of railway stuff.
Many thanks to Dick Berry for advising us of this site.
You may find this web site very interesting, if you haven't seen it before. http://www.britainfromabove.org.uk
Loads of old aerial pics, black and white, some go back to 1920s etc. Great ones of Plymouth, Tavistock (particularly good one of Tavistock Sth) and many other interesting places, loads of railway stuff.
Many thanks to Dick Berry for advising us of this site.
Railway Posters http://www.railwaystation.org/postersBR.html contains many interesting posters
Many thanks to Dick Berry for advising us of this site.
Many thanks to Dick Berry for advising us of this site.
