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The idea of digitising these local maps is to ensure that specific local maps can be added to create local interest layers. Examples include local bomb maps (showing where bombs fell in WWII – these differ from the Central London bomb damage map. about the value of their local collection. Benefits to local archives include digitising documents only available in hard copy before, and helping to raise their profile locally. Benefits to heritage: Drawing attention to local heritage resources, thereby making a stronger case for preservation (and funding). Reducing handling of original material them far more easily. select maps for digitisation Maps in 10 Boroughs by June 2019 Maps in Boroughs by June 2020. E7. Georeferencing local maps by means of local volunteers. Digitised local maps to be added to the georeferencer folders for each borough, thereby making them accessible to project volunteers and website users. The public and local borough archives Making a collection of historic maps available in the context of a larger map of London Benefits to People: Individuals get involved in contributing to making key historic information available online for the first time. Benefits for Communities: Communities have easy access to interesting local information and discover more about the value of local history collections. Benefits to Heritage: Interesting and relevant local heritage is digitised and shared with others. Local heritage collections gain greater exposure that can help promote them, helping to promote engagement with local libraries and archives. A selection of local borough maps is georeferenced and available on the Layers of London website Volunteer time June 2020 All 320 maps digitised from local borough collections are georeferenced Accurate georeferencing with respect to base layer. Maps available on the Layers of London Website. Internship Project to digitise 18th century walks of London and tourist guides E8. Digitisation of 18th century walks of London and associated tourist guides. These items are part of Senate House Library and Members of the public Historians Tour Guides who Benefits to people: Intern is given the opportunity to develop professional skills which will prove useful in other heritage/library/archive contexts. Benefits to Communities: Historic walks available online Project Engagement Officer to oversee placement 2018) of Placement 18th century London walks to be digitised by somebody doing a six month placement at IHR Website verification Placement application form
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