What is Britain from Above?
Britain from Above presents the Aerofilms collection of aerial photographs taken across Britain between 1919 and 1953. Users help identify locations and add memories.
Free
Britain from Above
Aerial photographs of Britain from 1919 to 1953
- Coverage
- Great Britain
- Updates
- Archive
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Historic aerial photos from 1919–1953
- Browse on a map
- Community identifications and memories
The details
- Coverage
- Great Britain
- Updates
- Static archive
- Data source
- Aerofilms collection
- Made by
- Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland and RCAHMW (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Britain from Above
- Search your town to see what it looked like between the wars.
Who it is for
Britain from Above is especially useful for history lovers.
Questions about Britain from Above
Is Britain from Above free?
Yes. Britain from Above is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Britain from Above?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Britain from Above updated?
It is an archive: the content is historical and does not change often.
Where does Britain from Above get its data?
Aerofilms collection.
Can I use Britain from Above on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Britain from Above?
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, Old Maps Online, National Library of Scotland Maps and Library of Congress Maps. See the full list of Britain from Above alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
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