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Putting Archives on the map - using augmented reality to bring images to life Out and about in Surrey? It?s worth checking our new app to see historic images of the county nearest to where you?re standing. The Surrey History Centre have geocoded many of the archive records from the collection of over 2000 items made by Robert Barclay (1750-1830) of Bury Hill, Dorking. The collection includes over 500 early 19th century watercolour views by father and son John and Edward Hassell, and 17th to 19th century prints of people and views In conjunction with Layar Augmented Reality, you can for the first time place yourself where John and Edward sat and painted the beautiful watercolours. How did the artist interpret the scene? Find out for yourself by downloading the Layar app for Android or iPhone and search for Surrey in Geo Layers. [https://www.layar.com/download/] Find out more about John and Edward Hassell and see other examples of their work [http://www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk/themes/people/artists/john_hassell/]. High quality copies of all of these watercolours and many other items are available to purchase from the Surrey History Centre [http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/recreation-heritage-and-culture/archives-and-history/surrey-history-centre] This is a first step in developing the image content on ESP and more will be uploaded to be viewed on the maps when the records are geocoded. Phil Cooper Exploring Surrey's Past Officer [log in to unmask] For secure email, please use this account: [log in to unmask] 01483 518730 Surrey History Centre ********************************************** www.exploringsurreyspast.org.uk The Exploring Surrey's Past website was developed by Surrey Heritage, part of Surrey County Council, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The website provides access to a variety of information on Surrey's heritage, including the collections records for the partner organisations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This email and any attachments with it are intended for the addressee only. It may be confidential and may be the subject of legal and/or professional privilege. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender or [log in to unmask] The content may be personal or contain personal opinions and cannot be taken as an expression of the County Council's position. Surrey County Council reserves the right to monitor all incoming and outgoing mail. Whilst every care has been taken to check this e-mail for viruses, it is your responsibility to carry out any checks upon receipt. Visit the Surrey County Council website - http://www.surreycc.gov.uk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra