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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Trishanne on Wednesday 17 June 15 11:27 BST (UK)
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Both maps updated, if you find any missing let me know and I'll add them.
http://www.d-maps.com/carte.php?&num_car=11705&lang=en
Pat
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I will add the churches one soon, it's playing up at the moment ;D ;D
Pat
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"An error has occurred" of course it's nothing to do with me pressing the wrong key >:( This file has moved itself with some little help from me probably, and I can't open it at the moment.
I have a saved file, which just needs updating a little which I will post later, but I'm going out for lunch soon with friends so it will be this afternoon now. Sorry, just another senior moment ::)
Pat
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Here is the church one at last
Pat
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They look really good Pat. 8) 8) What a magnificent effort from everyone, just amazing really when you think what's been accomplished, really wonderful. 8) 8)
Caz
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I don't know if anybody is interested in the maps, but I have updated them again.
Owing to the recent explosion of WAI's it was impossible to name all the places, so there are now only numbers and so they will have to be viewed with Caz's roll of honour.
Pat
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Lovely work Pat. Looking at them all I've actually missed seeing the search for a lot of them.
Now, if someone was really clever (and had nothing to do ;)) what would be amazing, is that if you hover your mouse over the name (or number) then the image of the original postcard opens in a small window (then disappears when you move your mouse).
Good on me for suggesting this challenge when I have no clue how to do this. 8)
Someone with a little programming knowledge may be able to though - I reckon digging out the photos would be a bigger task than writing the code. ;)
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Hi Pat, I love to see your WAI maps, it's great to see how our finds are distributed throughout the country and to see if there is a pattern to them. I can understand it is getting a little difficult to plot them now there are so many ;D, especially now we are venturing overseas.
Keep up the good work Pat, we do appreciate the time and effort you put into these maps :-*
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Ooohh Ruskie, that would be brilliant, but I have no clue how to do it either ::) ;D
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Oh that's a lot of work you have put in there and it really helps to see the distribution of the images and locations..well done!!
Great idea Ruskie....but I won't be volunteering....I wouldn't have a clue.
Carol
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It would require the services of an idle techy bod Carol.
I wouldn't have clue either. ;)
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What a great job Pat! Brilliant . . . what a lot of work has been doing on those maps
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:-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ I must have missed the notification for the update to this post Pat! I'm so sorry for not acknowledging your hard work sooner!
These maps are brilliant and I can't express how much I appreciate them. It's adds so much to be able to see the actual locations, so I hope you continue to update them as I can assure you I think they are invaluable! :-* :-* :-*
Caz
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I'm so pleased you all like the maps. If anybody can add Wiggy's brilliant suggestion, please do so. I wouldn't have a clue ::)
Looking at the maps again, the next time I update them I'll try and make the numbers a bit bigger it will make it easier to follow.
Pat
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What is my brilliant suggestion - I am so glad I have made one, but wish I could remember what it was! :-\ ;D ;D ;D
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So sorry, it was Ruskie who had the idea that it would be great if somebody could add a tool to make an image appear when you hovered over a number.
My apologies to Ruskie and to Wiggy for mixing up your names. It is a great idea though. :-[
Pat
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Bad luck - thought I'd done something clever and had a good idea! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
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No worries Pat. I'm full of ideas - none of which I am able to execute myself. ;) ;D
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Bad luck - thought I'd done something clever and had a good idea! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) ;)
Aw you are funny! ;D ;D ;D
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No worries Pat. I'm full of ideas - none of which I am able to execute myself. ;) ;D
It is a great idea and one we can incorporate into the "Photos of the Past" site I hope to eventually establish.
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Pat, can you get a set of darts and a blindfold. Pin your excellent map to a wall, put on the blindfold, and throw a dart at the map. Where ever it lands, that's where we'l put number 12. ::) ::) ::)
Regards
Malky
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Pat, can you get a set of darts and a blindfold. Pin your excellent map to a wall, put on the blindfold, and throw a dart at the map. Where ever it lands, that's where we'l put number 12. ::) ::) ::)
Regards
Malky
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Oh dear, I'm crying…. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Now that is an excellent suggestion, I'm nearly desperate enough. The only trouble is I may have difficulty hitting the target, so it might end up in outer Mongolia or somewhere similar ;D ;D ;D ;D
Pat
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Pat, can you get a set of darts and a blindfold. Pin your excellent map to a wall, put on the blindfold, and throw a dart at the map. Where ever it lands, that's where we'l put number 12. ::) ::) ::)
Regards
Malky
I'd put it in the North Sea as it appears to have sunk without a trace Malky ;D ;D
Carol
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Bumping.
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Trishann, please can you review your map.
There are two places called Ravensworth Castle. One is in Yorkshire and one in County Durham.
The one in WAI 2 is in County Durham, but on the map you have shown the one in Yorkshire ;D
Correct location here http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=423195&Y=559290&A=Y&Z=126
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At long, long last, here are updated versions of the two maps.
I kept adding to them, but never seemed to catch up. There are now over 200 places identified and I think I will have to call it a day now, I have had quite a few problems with the maps moving on my computer, after I have saved it :-[ :'( :'( so the next time I go into it to enter the next batch of numbers some end up in the wrong place which means I have to keep checking and moving the positions.
As Jen B pointed out [thank you] there are two Ravensworth castles and of course I got the wrong one. Likewise there are two Tain's so I had to read through the posts to make sure I had the correct one and the same for a few other places.
I think everywhere is in an approximate position now, as I explained at the beginning it is not intended to be totally accurate, which is an impossible task due to the scale of the maps.
I hope you enjoy them
Pat
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Great stuff Pat, you have worked very hard to try to keep up with all the finds, especially with your computer problems. These maps fascinate me!
Your dedication to keeping them up to date is very much appreciated but I can understand they are getting a bit much to keep up to date now, especially with your computer having a mind of it's own ;D
But please will you add WAI No. 12 if/when it is found ;D
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At long, long last, here are updated versions of the two maps.
I kept adding to them, but never seemed to catch up. There are now over 200 places identified and I think I will have to call it a day now, I have had quite a few problems with the maps moving on my computer, after I have saved it :-[ :'( :'( so the next time I go into it to enter the next batch of numbers some end up in the wrong place which means I have to keep checking and moving the positions.
As Jen B pointed out [thank you] there are two Ravensworth castles and of course I got the wrong one. Likewise there are two Tain's so I had to read through the posts to make sure I had the correct one and the same for a few other places.
I think everywhere is in an approximate position now, as I explained at the beginning it is not intended to be totally accurate, which is an impossible task due to the scale of the maps.
I hope you enjoy them
Pat
Pat you are an absolute treasure for doing these and as Jool has said, your dedication to keeping them updating is wonderful and so very much appreciated.
You have earned a rest and I really can't thank you enough as these maps are not only useful, but also amazing to be able to trace the "journey" we have been on with the WAIs.
Many, many, thanks…you are an absolute star! :-* :-* :-*
Caz