Comments for Mapping London

Comment on London Alleyways Map by Harry Wood

Harry Wood — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:21 +0000

I wonder “creed court” was removed from this map. I had quite a popular toot about this alleyway: https://en.osm.town/@harry_wood/114435468579050630 or maybe a lot of people sharing my sadness at a loss of a London alleyway.

Comment on Barbican: Before and After the Blitz by Edgar Johns

Edgar Johns — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:51:21 +0000

Hello from Canada My Great Grandfather R.Kimber Johns was born at number 56 Red Cross Street in 1835

Comment on Kew by Cana David

Cana David — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:09:20 +0000

I appreciate the detailed look at this 1929 Kew map. It’s fascinating how the omission of rival railway lines mirrors modern Tube map quirks. The inclusion of pub signboards and bus routes must have made it quite practical for day-trippers back then.

Comment on The Tube Map Before Beck: 1920s by Monthly Links for June | Zen Mischief

Monthly Links for June | Zen Mischief — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:56:01 +0000

[…] are some 1920s London Tube Maps, from before its current Harry Beck iconic […]

Comment on London Connections: A Geographic Tube Map by The Tube Map Before Beck: 1920s – Mapping London

The Tube Map Before Beck: 1920s – Mapping London — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:51:11 +0000

[…] (Photo from here). The tube map has been straight lines ever since – although TfL do have a geographic version hidden away on their […]

Comment on London Connections: A Geographic Tube Map by Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:50 +0000

It may be harder to read but it makes sense of why my phone’s compass seemed not to make sense on the central line where I thought I was going due West from White City but the compass says it goes North for a bit, I see it now.
But it doesn’t explain why the train seems to have crossed on to the opposite tracks coming out of the tunnel at White City.
It is useful to know the link with the surface street plan as sometimes walking at street level is a good option in Central London.

Comment on Crossrail Station Footprints by WiseOwl

WiseOwl — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:09:39 +0000

In reply to meran. It’s gonna last a very long time. And it runs on electricity, not carbon.

Comment on Recce by JP

JP — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:03:00 +0000

Absolutely gutted this app has been deleted from the App Store.

Loved using this app when visiting London.

It was brilliant.

Comment on London Winter Run by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:05:35 +0000

Ah, the London Winter Run 10K map! A veritable feast for the eyes, particularly the array of light and dark blue hues. I must admit, the red route does indeed pop out effectively, though I cant help but imagine it looks rather lonely against that sea of blue, like a brave sausage in a giant blue cheese salad. Good luck to all the runners – youre certainly embarking on a similar tour of central London landmarks for sure!

Comment on Theme Park Maps! by john marston

john marston — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:55:08 +0000

In reply to dean. you still hate it?

Comment on London Before the Houses by Housing

Housing — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:14:04 +0000

[…] live on streets that used to be natural meadow or forest. Pinned up in my shed I have a map titled London Before The Houses published in 1884. London’s ancient ways (Watling Street, Stane Street) appear, along with […]

Comment on London Before the Houses by Housing

Housing — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:14:04 +0000