You really can now navigate the world from your desktop with a fabulous new and freely available web resource:  Old Maps Online. Old Maps Online is a gateway to the historical maps held by libraries across the globe. Simply type in a location and then narrow your results by date to see how different cities and countries have developed through time.

To get an even clearer picture of bygone times, take a trip to Sepia Town where you’ll find a plethora of historical images pinned to a modern day map of the world. Again search by location to see life as it was in the city of your choice. Explore the map of Edinburgh and you’ll discover the fantastic images from Capital Collections which we’ve contributed to the map. Don’t miss the ‘Then/Now’ button to play spot the difference!