Checking out BBCs Domesday site

Discovered this week the BBC’s Domesday site, a description for the site: (taken from site)

In 1986 the BBC launched an ambitious project to record a snapshot of everyday life across the UK for future generations. A million volunteers took part…

 

Now, 25 years later you can explore the archive online, see the pictures, update the information and make your mark on this fascinating record of our collective history.

Inverkeithing

I searched the town nearby, Inverkeithing and this is what popped up.

Domes Day Reloaded Inverkeithing

 

The above can be seen at http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-312000-681000

Inverkeithing like most places have changed so much, with expansion, rebuildings etc.

Princes St. from Calton Hill – Edinburgh

Thought I would search for somewhere more known, so Princess Street from Calton Hill, Edinburgh.

DomesDayreloaded-Edinburgh

Can be found – http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-324000-672000

Quite interesting how places change.

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