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Reference & ResourcesLondon

Active London Map

www.ukguide.org

UK Guide's London Map provides a point-and-click guide to London's attractions, transport, and accommodations. Featuring underground and street maps, it highlights museums, entertainment, and local tips. Perfect for visitors exploring central London and beyond, with easy access to key districts and landmarks.

AdventurePhotographs.com: Scotland website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesScotland

AdventurePhotographs.com: Scotland

adventurephotographs.com

AdventurePhotographs.com has a Scottish Highlands section with 746 pictures from remote mountain areas. The gallery is arranged around locations and regions including the Cairngorms, Central Highlands, Edinburgh, Glencoe, the islands, Lochaber and the north-west Highlands, with thumbnail links opening larger photographs for viewing in each category.

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Reference & ResourcesScotland

Alan Newble

www.newble.co.uk

This site showcases a photo gallery highlighting Scotland's scenic landscapes and cultural landmarks. Images aim to promote travel by capturing the country's natural beauty and iconic sites. The collection includes views of Glencoe, Dundee, and other notable locations, alongside audio clips of traditional Bagpipes.

Ant Veal's UK Weather Centre website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

Ant Veal's UK Weather Centre

www.greatweather.co.uk

GreatWeather curates over 2,500 handpicked weather resources for the UK and Ireland, including forecasts, radar, satellite imagery, and specialist meteorology sites. Founded in 1995, this directory remains an unbiased hub for weather enthusiasts, featuring updates from professionals and amateurs alike.

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Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

AskMaps

askmaps.com

AskMaps provides a printable street map of London for visitors, presented with tourist information and links to related city resources. The London map is described as having 4 marked parts and an index of streets, with browser-based printing instructions and background on the wider AskMaps city map project.

Bablake Weather Station website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesWest Midlands

Bablake Weather Station

www.bablakeweather.co.uk

Bablake Weather Station delivers detailed weather forecasts and climate analysis for Coventry, with records dating back to the 19th century. The site combines historical data, real-time observations, and educational content about local weather patterns and environmental trends.

Beautiful Britain website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

Beautiful Britain

beautifulbritain.co.uk

Beautiful Britain offers Beautiful British wallpaper, downloadable jigsaws and British history material. The page highlights HD desktop wallpapers for PC or tablet, a Picture of the Day, daily surprise jigsaws, daily jigsaws with a help picture, and On This Day notes about events from Britain's past.

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Reference & ResourcesEngland

Beautiful England

www.beautifulenglandphotos.uk

Beautiful England Photos showcases over 6,000 images of England's landscapes, grouped by county and region. Captured by Alison Avery, the site highlights scenic locations and cultural landmarks, offering visual inspiration for travel and exploration across the UK.

Bedfordshire Towns and Villages Photo Album website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesBedfordshire

Bedfordshire Towns and Villages Photo Album

www.countyviews.com

This collection showcases photographs of Bedfordshire's towns and villages, highlighting churches, places of interest, and notable buildings. The gallery includes copyright-protected images by Kevin Quick and Peter Quick, with some contributions from other sources. Explore alphabetical sections featuring landmarks like the Catherine of Aragon memorial cross and Bedford Boy’s School.

Bristol Weather website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesBristol

Bristol Weather

www.bristolweather.org.uk

This site provides real-time weather updates for Bristol, alongside long-term climate records. Maintained by an amateur meteorologist since 1977, it includes historical data and connects to official forecasts from the Met Office and BBC. Users can access past weather patterns and current conditions, with additional resources for local weather insights and event-related weather updates.

Davis Weather Station website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesPembrokeshire

Davis Weather Station

milfordweather.org.uk

Milford Weather Online displays weather data from a remote monitoring station at Milford Docks in Pembrokeshire. The information is described as live, with readings brought back once a minute, and visitors are asked to check the last download time before using the data shown online.

Derelict London website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesLondon

Derelict London

www.derelictlondon.com

Derelict London presents a visual archive of London's decaying urban landscapes, featuring graffiti, abandoned buildings, and overlooked sites. The site combines photography with social history, offering guided walking tours and a vast collection of over 8000 images that document the city's evolving character.

DigitalDan Guide to Pembrokeshire website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesPembrokeshire

DigitalDan Guide to Pembrokeshire

digitaldan.co.uk

DigitalDan.co.uk is described as a cluster of mini-websites covering topics selected by the developer. Sections include England/Wales visitor material, a Reference Library of factsheets, VB.NET coding tips, country factsheets and Puzzles/Games developed with JavaScript, with content presented as unofficial and non-commercial in purpose overall online.

Dorset Camera website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesDorset

Dorset Camera

dorsetcamera.co.uk

Dorset Camera is a growing collection of photographs taken on my travels throughout Dorset and further afield. Images can be browsed through recent links or side navigation, and a Dorset coast path section uses an interactive map to jump to individual coastal sections and view photographs.

Dorset Live Weather website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesDorset

Dorset Live Weather

dorsetliveweather.co.uk

Dorset Live Weather provides real-time temperature and wind updates with immediate alerts. The service uses data from local weather stations to offer accurate, community-driven forecasts. Established in 2012, it delivers live observations without relying on standard forecast cycles. Users access current conditions through a dedicated app interface, supporting local weather awareness across Dorset.

Dorset Scenery website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesDorset

Dorset Scenery

www.imagesofdorset.org.uk

A comprehensive photographic guide capturing Dorset's seasonal beauty and coastal landscapes. With over 1200 images spanning all months, the collection highlights the county's diverse scenery, from valleys to coastal vistas, providing a visual journey through its natural and historical features.

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Reference & ResourcesScotland

Edinburgh-Scotland.net

edinburgh-scotland.net

Edinburgh-Scotland.net offers Royalty free, downloadable pictures, photos and images of Edinburgh and Scotland for use on pages promoting Scotland or golf. Use is tied to acknowledgement and links, with terms referenced on an About page and contributions requested to help support upkeep and picture use.

Emily's Weather Blog website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

Emily's Weather Blog

myweatherblog.wordpress.com

A Year 8 student's blog shares current weather observations and satellite images from the UK. The site explains weather measurement techniques and recent technical issues with sensors, including damage from static discharge during thunderstorms. Updates detail ongoing repairs and temporary data unavailability due to infrastructure work.

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesBerkshire

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts

www.ecmwf.int

The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts delivers global weather predictions through collaborative research. It provides detailed forecast charts, operational data, and insights into atmospheric modeling. The organization supports European meteorological services with advanced tools for weather analysis and climate research.

Eye on Edinburgh website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesEdinburgh, City of

Eye on Edinburgh

www.eyeonedinburgh.net

This site presents a visual journey through Edinburgh, with photographs of iconic landmarks, including the Aurora Borealis captured in Portobello. It blends historical and contemporary imagery, showcasing the city's architectural grandeur and natural beauty. The content reflects both local heritage and modern-day experiences of Edinburgh's diverse landscapes.

Faden's Map of Norfolk website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesNorfolk

Faden's Map of Norfolk

www.fadensmapofnorfolk.co.uk

This digitally redrawn map captures Norfolk's landscape before the 19th-century Parliamentary Enclosure. Created by William Faden in 1797, it remains a key historical record. The map's detailed depiction of commons and heaths offers insight into rural transformations, while its rarity and limited availability highlight its enduring significance for local studies.

Floodwarn website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

Floodwarn

www.floodwarn.co.uk

FloodWarn provides real-time flood alerts and weather updates for the UK. It features live river webcams, radar imagery, and guidance on severe weather preparedness. The site offers practical advice for safety and recovery, with accessible information tailored for mobile users. It combines trusted data sources with community forums for sharing weather insights.

Flyingfotos website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesTyne and Wear

Flyingfotos

flyingfotos.co.uk

Flyingfotos presents North-east England from the air through a collection of aerial photographs. The captured front page says the collection includes Newcastle, Gateshead, a journey down the Tyne to the sea, Tynemouth to Blyth and Sunderland, with more Wearside, Durham and smaller towns planned later.

Geograph British Isles website screenshot
Reference & ResourcesUnited Kingdom

Geograph British Isles

www.geograph.org.uk

Geograph UK collects photographs for every square kilometre of Britain and Ireland, creating a comprehensive visual record of the British Isles. Volunteers contribute images to this open-access project, which combines geography with citizen science. The platform encourages public participation in documenting landscapes and local features through a collaborative photography initiative.