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Title: mapco.net
Post by: tezzer on Monday 20 July 20 07:44 BST (UK)

Does any one know what's happened to Mapco.Net?. Ive tried accessing the site a number of times over the last couple of weeks but it just comes back that mapco.net server ip address cant be found. i know there where issues a few years back and it was going to shut down, but when it was saved i assumed the problems had been sorted out ...it would be a shame if its down for good. the maps of London on the site where invaluable to me and my research. i will be lost with out it.

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: Gaie on Monday 20 July 20 08:04 BST (UK)

Hi

You can access it via the wayback machine:

https://web.archive.org/web/20200510230246/https://mapco.net/

I don't know whether all the pages will load properly.

Gaie

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: tezzer on Monday 20 July 20 08:10 BST (UK)

thanks Gaie....I've just tried that link and opened one map so far which seems to work OK. which is good for now but i still hope the actual site will return. it was a fantastic site for free searchable maps. 

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: Gaie on Monday 20 July 20 08:16 BST (UK)

Totally agree, fab site and I'm so glad the wayback facility exists!

Gaie

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: tezzer on Monday 20 July 20 08:22 BST (UK)

I would say I'm quite experienced using the internet, but i had never heard of it until you directed me there. I've just looked at the Wikipedia page about it. it sounds like its been around for some time ill have to remember that when I'm looking for sites
                                                thanks again
                                                            tezz

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: hanes teulu on Monday 20 July 20 08:51 BST (UK)

Tezz, Gaie
Magic and may I add my thanks. I'd been wondering what had happened to MAPCO and intended raising a query.
A superb site.

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: tezzer on Tuesday 21 July 20 13:39 BST (UK)

thanks for the help .....mapco is back online now
                                                  tezzer

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 21 July 20 14:14 BST (UK)

I was looking for some maps on Mapco a few days ago and wondered what had happened to it.

So pleased it is back, and good to know it is on the Wayback Machine in case we ever lose it again.

Thanks tezzer and Gaie.  :)

Title: Re: mapco.net
Post by: tezzer on Tuesday 21 July 20 14:21 BST (UK)

yes its great news mapco.net is back online
                                         happy searching for streets in London again now
                                                          tezz