Where in the world? The joy of maps

London evolves daily - a quick skyline scan by the Thames reveals thirty or so cranes, busy adding more layers of humanity to this already ancient city.

I have ancestors who came to London from rural areas in the 18th and 19th centuries, no doubt seeking work (it's why I moved here in the 21st century!). One man, William Grix, is noted in his father's will as being a milkman in Stepney. The couple's five children were baptised at St Dunstan's and I found William's widow living in Edward Street in 1841.

Trying to find Edward Street using contemporary maps proved fruitless and then I found a great site that showcases Greenwood's Map of London from 1827 (for free!). Within a couple of minutes I had found Edward Street - and then using Streetmap pinpointed the current location: more or less under a railway line by the Regent's Canal.

Oh, and then of course using Google Maps Streetview, I can see exactly what the street looks like now...

No prizes for guessing where I am off to tomorrow!