Hello everyone.

As of 11th March 2010 we are visible to the world. That's right, every house on every street in our lovely village. I've only had a brief look around but I've already found anyone can read the name plaque on the front of my house. What's more, everyone can also see into my garage (left the door open when the Google spy car drove past).

Anyone (like me) who objects to this gross invasion of privacy can request that any particular pictures are removed by clicking on the "report a problem" link in the bottom left hand corner of the picture. This link is very hard to see (deliberately, no doubt) but it is there. Click the link & another screen opens to report the problem. Use the "please describe the problem" box to tell Google why you object.

I've already requested that the image of my entire house is removed. How long it will take Google to respond is another question....

CReWdog

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I agree with CReWdog and think we have a serious privacy issue here.

For instance, I don't think the owner of the silver car that is being repossessed on Jodrell Meadow will be very happy having the removal available for all to see on the World Wide Web.

Also, the couple who are outside the Bike Factory crossing the road to the White Hart won't be too impressed with their new found publicity. They look as if they were holding hands until they saw the Google Spy Van at which time they released but still look very guilty.

The residents on roads like Old Road won't be overjoyed with the fact that you can look directly in their windows. You can see right up Brian Woolley's passage!

However, great news for burglars as they can do the reconnaissance on their next target property without having to leave their computer.

Is that Kelly in front of Whaley Bridge Primary?

The thoughts of looking up Brian Woolleys passage should be something the censorship of this forum must be aware of.

Good afternoon CReWdog

I have now had chance to have a further look at our village through the eyes of Google Earth. The images are detailed and of very good quality.

I think there has been some attempt to disguise the faces of people pictured but it is still possible to identify who was around Whaley on the day the Google Spy Van made a visit.

From my whistle-stop tour I could see Roy Melland, John Longden, Andy Bowers, Bob Hartley, Keith Robins, Jean Brunt, Sue Greenwood, Alan Kelsall, Roger Longden, Jo Cunliffe, Ken Tidmarsh, Jean Evans, Bob Wood, David Brogden, Debbie Francis, Andy Metcalfe, Alan Shaw and Albert Longden although I didn't see anyone in scuba gear.

I won't say where these people were located but it is quite clear to see for anyone who has access to Google Earth.

I do think there are privacy issues here and perhaps CreWdog you would keep us updated on your attempts to have the image of your house removed.

Well done Mr Tyke for spotting me - a pint of black sheep awaits you-but can you or any other member spot Mr Crewedogs house-it has a garage and is the only house obscured from view (with a name plaque) in the whole of Whaley Bridge- so anyone with  a little time on there hands will be able to locate it- two pints at a pub of your choice "in the wood" for the winner :)

Cheers

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Hi George,

On the Google page type in Market Street Whaley Bridge and click on maps.

Then you will be given a map of Whaley Bridge with a marker A in the middle of Market Street. On the left there is a slider to enlarge the map and there is a little brown man ( we are not racially prejudiced are we? ) . Click on the man and move him to the A.You will then be looking up Market street towards Stockport. By using the Left/Right Up/down keys  to turn left/right or go forwards/backwards you can turn round. Go slightly along Market Street towards Cecil Turners and then swing left and there is a wonderful little coffee shop that used to sell shoes.

Edited by user 20 March 2010 16:29:15(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified