Canals past and present on Google Earth

[RobinR]

Does anyone else use this as a route planner? I find it excellent for previewing mooring places eg proximity to shops etc. It is also interesting following canals no longer in use or being restored eg Thames and Severn and the Montgomery. If you have not tried it yet, have a go and say what you think. (also say what you think if you have!)

[Tim Lewis]

Does anyone else use this as a route planner? I find it excellent for previewing mooring places eg proximity to shops etc. It is also interesting following canals no longer in use or being restored eg Thames and Severn and the Montgomery. If you have not tried it yet, have a go and say what you think. (also say what you think if you have!)

 

I tend to use the Microsoft equivalent, the Birds Eye views can be brilliant:

 

http://maps.live.com/

 

Tim

[Liam]

There is also Google Maps... maps.google.co.uk

[Teadaemon]

http://www.flashearth.com

 

-this one lets you choose between several different data sources, while providing a consistent and easy to use interface. It's my personal favourite.

[Daftmare]

There is also Google Maps... maps.google.co.uk

 

 

I don't think google maps is "live" (maybe none of them are?!?).

I google mapped our house the other day - and the picture very old.

We've removed hedges and cut down trees, but the picture does not show this.

 

J.

[Mrs Strads]

I tend to use the Microsoft equivalent, the Birds Eye views can be brilliant:

 

http://maps.live.com/

 

Tim

 

 

This one is definately not live. The shot of my house was pre 1999 as buildings taken out in a big fire in 1999 are still there!

[Chris-B]

This one is definately not live. The shot of my house was pre 1999 as buildings taken out in a big fire in 1999 are still there!

 

Was that the last time you let Strads install something at home ??

[Mrs Strads]

Was that the last time you let Strads install something at home ??

I usually do the electrics so not his problem!

 

Nor mine in this case it was someone elses electrics we understand

[Tim Lewis]

This one is definately not live. The shot of my house was pre 1999 as buildings taken out in a big fire in 1999 are still there!

 

The site is constantly updated. It is worth noting that the aerial views and the birds eye views (where vailable) have normally been taken at different times, indeed the four different birds eye views have often been taken months apart.

 

Tim

Edited September 12, 2008 by Tim Lewis

[RLWP]

The site is constantly updated. It is worth noting that the aerial views and the birds eye views (where vailable) have normally been taken at different times, indeed the four different birds eye views have often been taken months apart.

 

Tim

 

I am finding it very hard to check if it is live as when I go outside to wave to the satellite I can no longer see my PC screen.

 

Richard

[Mrs Strads]

The site is constantly updated. It is worth noting that the aerial views and the birds eye views (where vailable) have normally been taken at different times, indeed the four different birds eye views have often been taken months apart.

 

Tim

 

 

Tim

Must depend on the area you are looking at cos the birds eye view does not work for the post code of my home town and the picture is at least 9 years old. However when I check the Marina post code Birds eye works but my boat which has been there for a year is missing!

Hope it's there when I get back tonight!