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16 Jun '14
Easter Egg
Continue readingWhat’s the best way to travel from Snowdonia to the Brecon Beacons? Most people would suggest you go via the A470, but Google Maps suggests there’s a faster to travel between the two places in Wales. Apparently you can ride a dragon from Snowdonia to the Brecon Beacons in just 21 mins.
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12 Jun '14
Stadium in Manaus
Continue readingThere has been a lot said about the poor state of the pitch in Manaus. Apparently the playing surface in the Arena da Amazônia, where England play their first game in the World Cup, is in poor condition. I’ve taken a look around the pitch using Google Maps and it seems fine to me. Have [...]
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08 Jan '14
Google River View
Continue readingGoogle Street View has now become Google River View. The Thames has become the first river in Europe to be mapped with Google Street View. Photos were taken at 2.5 second intervals to map the river. You can see the results by clicking on the image below: The images were taken using a boat rigged [...]
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29 Dec '13
The most photographed places in London
Continue readingGoogle Maps have produced a heatmap of the most photographed places on the planet. Below is a picture of the heatmap zoomed into London. The tourist sights of Camden Town, the South Bank, Westminster and Exhibition Road are clearly visible. You can explore the heatmap by going here: http://www.sightsmap.com/
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22 Dec '13
Google Maps game
Continue readingGeoGuessr is a game using Google Maps. You are shown a Street View vista and must guess where on the planet the image was taken. It’s a lot harder than it sounds. You can play the game here http://geoguessr.com/ My personal best is 11250, let me know yours.
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01 Dec '13
The Tardis caught on Google Street View
Continue readingThe Tardis was captured on Google Street View recently. It was located outside Earls Court underground station in London. If you click on the double chevron you will be able to see inside. View Larger Map
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10 Nov '13
Gatwick Airport on Google Maps
Continue readingGatwick Airport is the latest organisation to be added to Google Street View. Michael Ibbitson, Chief Information Officer at Gatwick Airport believes that the photo shoot will ‘improve the passenger experience’. Over 2000 images were taken and stitched together to make bring the gatwick airport to Google Maps.