'Historical Google Earth' project captures a changing Britain

Cambridge University launches free digital archive of aerial photos going back to 1945A “historical Google Earth” featuring aerial photographs of Britain going back to 1945 has been made freely available by Cambridge University.The vast archive captures 70 years of change across urban and rural landscapes, from thebomb-scarred postwar period to the emergence of motorways and skyscrapers.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 22, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Aamna Mohdin Tags: Heritage Archaeology Photography Science Art and design UK news Culture University of Cambridge Source Type: news