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Inspired by All Text in NYC (https://alltext.nyc) by Yufeng Zhang I thought I would replicate something similar for London.

A searchable tool that lets you explore text captured across Google Street View imagery in London; shop signs, posters, graffiti, van numbers etc

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jmJ1qhQsB3AetLiK8

But doesn't find this billboard, probably because it doesn't actually contain the text "Batman".

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nBoHArvaKZSgRH5W7

It should be able to match text query to anything, not just text.

Search all text in New York City - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44883304 - Aug 2025 (116 comments)

All text in Brooklyn - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41344245 - Aug 2024 (50 comments)

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