Streetmuseum™: Londinium
By Thumbspark Limited
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Description
Following on from the success of our Streetmuseum™ app, the Museum of London has joined forces with TV channel HISTORY™ to develop an advanced version for Roman London, with new and improved functionality.
The new app directs users to locations from Roman London where you can ‘excavate’ finds, using your fingers to dig and gradually reveal ancient artefacts where they were originally found. iPhone users can remove dirt by blowing into their microphone.
Key Roman London sites, such as the amphitheatre and Temple of Mithras, have been brought to life through augmented reality video (iPhone only) – produced by HISTORY™ – showing scenes of Roman London, overlaid onto the view today. A soundscape to the Roman capital is also included, so you can listen to the hustle and bustle of the forum or the clamour of the Boudican rebellion.
In addition, a map of Roman London, compiled and produced by Museum of London Archaeology, has been superimposed on a modern map of London. Use the slider to see how the city has changed over the last 2,000 years.
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To ensure correct operation please update your iOS software.
App loading times on older devices may be longer than expected.
What's New in Version 1.2
Resolved 'white screen' issue affecting some iPod touch devices.
Customer Reviews
No more white screen
Update now works with a iPod Touch 3g with iOS 4.3.5.
Addictive, eye-opening and fun London app.
Totally intriguing journey through Roman London, perfect for taking with you on a weekend wander through the city - or just to browse while you're stuck in a traffic jam at Bank... Suddenly you find yourself standing right on top of another teeming old town, looking at things around you in a completely new way. Capacity to 'dig up' Roman finds is daft but, heck, it's fun. Maps, clips and dig photos all fill in the big fat space in my head where school history never got in. Best if you're in the city area or visiting it, so you're right where the app puts you. Bought this for my iPhone - works a treat, but it's even better on my new iPad. I wish all London museums and galleries had developed something as groovy as this.
museum of london
excellent App,easy to use,very interesting!
- Free
- Category: Lifestyle
- Updated: 18 August 2011
- Version: 1.2
- Size: 19.3 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Developer: Thumbspark Limited
- © Brothers and Sisters Creative Ltd
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.Requires iOS 4.2 or later.
