It’s also a great way to get the different generations hanging out together over the family album. The project aims to start millions of new conversations between old and young, motivating older people to share their history while younger people share their digital skills.
I also love this glimpse of 1970’s fashion in London and the crazy dodo in a pram (or stroller).
It only just launched in Beta but the result so far is a fascinating snapshot of the changing face of local streets and well known landmarks, providing us all with a new perspective on historic moments.
But this is just the start! Historypin has ambitions to become the world’s largest user-generated communal archive of historic images and stories and anyone, anywhere can get involved. Pictures have been provided from individuals as well as various national archives, including such diverse contributors as Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, the Royal Albert Hall and Arsenal FC.
It looks like it’s time to grab a cup of tea, dust off the albums in the attic and take a trip down memory lane—then down Street View—with your grandma or grandpa.
Posted by Laura Scott, Google London
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