[Talk-GB] NLS Historical Maps

2014-11-13 Thread Steve Doerr
I know we have access to some of the National Library of Scotland's historical map layers, e.g. OS one-inch and 1:25000. What about this layer: http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=6layers=171 ? -- Steve --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: [Talk-GB] NLS Historical Maps

2014-11-13 Thread Chris Fleming
I don't think there is any reason not to use any of the NLS's out of copyright images. and it's listed as one of the layers available on the wiki: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Scotland I've been using the town plan layer in Edinburgh and the detailed plans for old bits

Re: [Talk-GB] NLS Historical Maps

2014-11-13 Thread Lester Caine
On 13/11/14 14:46, Chris Fleming wrote: I've been using the town plan layer in Edinburgh and the detailed plans for old bits of town are really lovely. It's very pleasing just how accurate the current map is against the 1900 6 maps around this area. The overall alignment can be a little off but

Re: [Talk-GB] NLS Historical Maps

2014-11-13 Thread Steve Doerr
Thanks, Chris. Steve On 13/11/2014 14:46, Chris Fleming wrote: I don't think there is any reason not to use any of the NLS's out of copyright images. and it's listed as one of the layers available on the wiki: http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/National_Library_of_Scotland I've been using