What3words has changed the world's coordinate system by dividing the entire planet into 57 trillion squares, each measuring three metres by three metres. Over 80% of UK emergency services use what3words to find people faster. Any 3m square can be found with three words.
Type in (drum.larger.occupy) in the app and it will take you to 10 Downing Street. The top of Blackpool tower is (sizes.crunch.rods).
For fun we have listed the three words to find some popular landmarks in Bradford.
How to use What3Words
First download the app
1. Enter the 3 word address in the format word.word.word into the search bar. Remember to add in the dots.
2. Select the correct 3 word address.
3. Tap Navigate.
4. Get directions with your preferred navigation app.
What3words in Bradford: How to locate our top landmarks on the viral app
Bradford Industrial Museum
On a smartphone, simply enter the cliff.cubes.assume into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
The entrance to the museum is ///land.simple.risks
Alhambra Theatre
On a smartphone, simply enter ///tennis.scare.monkey into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
There is a NCP car park at ///snows.penny.mount or a council car park at ///nets.doctor.elbow
Science and media museum
On a smartphone, simply enter///sober.names.privately into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
You can park at ///forget.brush.gravy
City Park & Mirror pool
On a smartphone, simply enter///useful.clues.then into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
Bolling Hall
On a smartphone, simply enter///family.pushes.raves into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
Bradford Cathedral
On a smartphone, simply enter///arts.handed.play into the free what3words app, then tap ‘Navigate’ and select ‘Google Maps’ to open the location in Google Maps.
Emergency services want you to download the ‘what3words’ app - here’s why
It could save your life
If you become stranded or get into difficulty in a remote location - such as the moor, forest or mountain - you can use the app to share your exact location with the emergency services.
If you have no idea where you are you can locate yourself via a pin on a map, but imagine trying to describe this pin to someone during a 999 call.
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