Google Area Map (live)                 Google Local Map (live) ( Hybrid)

Open Map, (new window), Maximize and 'Refresh' the page before attempting to:

Click & Drag Map, Use Slider to Zoom, Toggle between Map, Satellite & Hybrid Options

'Get Directions'  (Map & Listing) if desired by entering 'start' address or post code

'Refresh' the page to return to original map, 'Close' (X) the window to return here

(to add or remove the left hand text pane, click on the small blue arrow left of the map)