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LOUTH, LINCOLNSHIRE, 2021 AD
Alice, up early, explained to her sleepy husband that there was a website specialising in creating historical mapping products ideal for meeting present day research needs. These maps were digitally enhanced, enlarged and matched current Ordnance Survey maps. The company guaranteed that they were immaculately printed and that there has never been a better way of discovering the landscape of the past. The earliest map available was 1805 and the cheapest version cost less than ten pounds. On the other hand, the company had its offices in Berkshire with an outlet in London.
“We might as well get it by post,” he said, “it should arrive in a couple of days. Today’s Wednesday: at worst it should be here on Saturday.” He passed Alice his credit card and added,
