ed_pete Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Google Streetview has arrived - here's the queue outside William Rose ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Google has WR as: "124 Lordship Ln, Camberwell, England, United Kingdom"A cruel joke, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Pictures are at least 6 months old - my house has been captured but not our new door or garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 yup - my gardens is no way as overgrown as that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It's all summer time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee82 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Not bad - though those people dont look weary enough to have braved the usual Saturday 'round the block' queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 interesting stuff, how does google do this though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I wish they'd have let me know they were coming.. I'd have had a bit of a tidy-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Isn't that Louisa at the front of the queue with a red bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 They had cars driving around much of last summer/autumn with large cameras strapped to the top - seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 If you appear in the image can't you sue google for millions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 2 threads of same. ah. wow to the street view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandperson Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I like it. Glad I didn't have the job of blurring all the faces and number plates. I saw one of tha cars last year around Eden Park they have a pole on top of the car about a metre or so high and then cameras facing in different directions taking simultaneous snaps.Can't see what use it is to anyone except to show people what your house looks like but still good for a nosey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee82 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I'm told that if you're important enough (like that Queen woman or David Beckham or summat), your private residences are blacked out of Google. Thats when you know you've really arrived... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Its quite amazing My secretary has just looked at her house in Newcastle and her Dad is in the front garden looking at the "camera". Just been for a "drive" down Frien Road - its incredible but I guess some people will have privacy issues. All number plates are hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 i think it is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadwolf Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 When you look at it from an adult perspective I think you'll agree that Google have missed out on a very attractive opportunity. Surely some 'Grand theft auto' gameplay could be added. You could do stuff like ram raid Mrs Robinson or take a Kalashnikov into Foxtons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinestone Cowboy Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 great stuff this but they have "blacked out" some roads Maggie Thatcher is round the corner to me in chester sq but you cannot see her place nor the lonely copper standing outside in all weather, well either it's her or Roman that wanted to be blacked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I found it by accident last year before I went to New York. I had been Googling a map of the area where I was staying and came across the street view. I knew there was a decent grocery store at the end of the road before I'd even got there!It is useful in that way, but kind of ruins the surprise element of visiting somewhere for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisiana Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Brendan Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> It's all summer time.LL shots date from 27 June. I'd say around 3.30-4.30 in the afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladida Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 This is great! My house looks like the same wreck it was a year ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliecharlie Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 amazing, strangely though, my streets not covered by it, do you think this immediately doubles the value of my house?potentially a great tool for burglars??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atila Reincarnate Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Google streetview,who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy1929 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Great idea!! points for how many organic joints you get from WR.....Can't see any other use for this but I bet everyone looks for their house!! just to let you know I'm taking down my nets today and WILL wash them..... and I will clear my front soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Not a particularly wonderful job done blurring number plates... okish on streets but drives you can even make out tax discs (ok I speak from one particular address). Not quite sure what the "report concern" button does... "does my bum look big in this?" *sighs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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