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Allmaps: Open-source tools for georeferencing and viewing digitised old maps. Britain from Above: Aerial photographs of Britain from 1919 to 1953.

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CategoryHistorical & Old MapsHistorical & Old Maps
CoverageWorldwideGreat Britain
UpdatesContinuously (community edits)Static archive
Data sourceLibrary IIIF collectionsAerofilms collection
Made byAllmapsHistoric England, Historic Environment Scotland and RCAHMW
PriceFreeFree
AccountNo account neededNo account needed
On phonesBest on a computerWorks well on phones
Map viewFlat mapFlat map
Visits from ColorfulMaps00
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What you can do with Allmaps

  • Georeference IIIF maps in the browser
  • Overlay old maps on modern maps
  • Open source and open standards

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What you can do with Britain from Above

  • Historic aerial photos from 1919–1953
  • Browse on a map
  • Community identifications and memories

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