Britain from Above: Aerial photographs of Britain from 1919 to 1953. David Rumsey Map Collection: One of the largest online collections of historical maps, free to explore.
| Britain from Above | David Rumsey Map Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Historical & Old Maps | Historical & Old Maps |
| Coverage | Great Britain | Worldwide, strongest for the Americas |
| Updates | Static archive | Periodically |
| Data source | Aerofilms collection | Scans of the David Rumsey collection |
| Made by | Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland and RCAHMW | David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford University |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Britain from Above
- Historic aerial photos from 1919–1953
- Browse on a map
- Community identifications and memories
What you can do with David Rumsey Map Collection
- High-resolution scans of historical maps
- Search by place, date and cartographer
- Old maps overlaid on modern maps
- Download images for many maps
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.