Overlay Map

[dznee]

Is there a free overlay map of Birmingham like the london one.
It's almost impossible trying to find an old address with all the dual carriageways everywhere.

 

[kingsley]

hi i got this one of this site https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/sid...t=52.5394&lon=-2.0391&layers=10&right=BingHyb

 

[terryb18]

Try this one..https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=17&lat=52.4624&lon=-1.9186&layers=171
Just slide the blue button along.

 

[dznee]

Thank you but where is the blue button, can anyone else get it on their computer.

 

[pjmburns]

Round blue dot at bottom left underneath the map details. It says "change transparency".
Janice

 

[mikejee]

Yes .It is there for me.

 

[dznee]

Aahh found it, that is brilliant, thanks.
I wondered if the old photos survived that the Germans took before they bombed Birmingham.

 

[mikejee]

Some do, but they showed little real detail in most cases. They were mainly interested in the factories. There used to be a site where you could buy the images for a price. Not sure if its still going. There is the site https://www.britainfromabove.org.uk/

 

[dznee]

They are actually very good, will keep me busy for the next few weeks.
I love old maps
Thanks for all your help.