Five views of Google Earth’s 3D Liverpool you might not have seen
Exploring Liverpool's history from a unique vantage point: Google Earth's 3D visualisations introduced in 2015.
Posts from the ‘Maps and mapping’ Category
Mar 2
Sep 8
The historic villages of Liverpool – built to a template?
Despite the variety of suburbs and old villages in Liverpool, a pattern can be seen in their shape.
Dec 27
Mapping Local Food in Liverpool
Michelle Bastian writes about a research project looking into sources of food, and how the past can inspure the present.
May 18
Historic map of Halewood, 1934
A map showing the wider context of Halewood, and why its terrain made it attractive for industrial expansion.
Aug 10
Local Knowledge, Dating Maps, and Liverpool’s building milestones
Dating maps can be tricky, but there are clues you can look for which will give you a rough idea.
Jun 19
Old Maps for Local History Research
Examining the pre-Ordnance Survey maps which reveal the ancient landscapes of Liverpool.
Ordnance Survey Maps for Local History Research
Ordnance Survey maps are some of the most well-known sources for local history. Here we find out how to get them.
