You'll receive a PDF report which contains the historical photos, maps and usually some other "surprise" items that are relevent to your research enquiry.
We Love History
PastView is a search service for genealogists, researchers and heritage professionals.
Get the full picture
Our service provides historical photos and maps in your areas of interest for your research projects.
Gleeful Genealogists
Make your genealogy project stand out. We research and provide historical photographs, maps and other oddities to give your genealogy research project even more context.
Happy Historians
Visulise the story of your important places with primary source historical photographs and detailed maps, all provided digitally in a report.
Meet Neil Saunders Our Chief Sleuth
Neil loves nothing more than scouring the Libraries, Archives and dusty corners of the Internet to find the historical content you need for your research project. Since founding Geopast in 2009, Neil has helped customers from all over the world.
For a site specific historical search, order a PastView report today. Neil is also available for bespoke research services. Get in touch today to discuss.
Frequently Ask Questions
Here's our top questions.
Can you provide "raw" digital files too?
Yes! We will always try to source the highest resolution photographs, maps and other digital deliverables that we can.
I have lots of sites that I need to search. Can you help?
Yes! We can search multiple sites and provide a report for each. Discount available for 10 or more sites. Get in touch today to discuss.
How long does it take to get my results?
Typically 2 business days to get your results depending on the location of your site. If you need a faster service, just let us know when you place the order and we'll see what we can do.
Happy Customers
“Thank you again I really appreciate all the information you have found for me. Growing up in a family group home as a ward of the state and only knowing the real basics of my family to now knowing a lot more is just fantastic..”
Jackie
“Neil responded promptly to my translation request and gave me a rough translation before we even agreed to work together! When he delivered his translation of the 1908 Swiss postcard, he went the extra mile and checked his translation with a colleague at no extra charge. The translation itself helped my family glimpse a little bit about the transatlantic romance that my grandparents carried on until she joined her long-time love in the United States. Wonderful service!.”
Alan
“Thank you again I really appreciate all the information you have found for me. Growing up in a family group home as a ward of the state and only knowing the real basics of my family to now knowing a lot more is just fantastic.”
Jackie
“Neil responded promptly to my translation request and gave me a rough translation before we even agreed to work together! When he delivered his translation of the 1908 Swiss postcard, he went the extra mile and checked his translation with a colleague at no extra charge. The translation itself helped my family glimpse a little bit about the transatlantic romance that my grandparents carried on until she joined her long-time love in the United States. Wonderful service!”
Alan
Our Industries
Our clients come from a variety of industries all seeking historical knowledge and evidence related to places.
Genealogy
Photos and Maps are a perfect way to make your ancestors' story come to life. See the places they saw in their own time.
Home History
See your home or neighbourhood through time. Photos and Maps help to visualise the history of your special places.
Heritage Consultancy
We provide photographic evidence of a particular site history to support your heritage assessments.