Ordnance Survey, the 232-year-old national mapping agency, has released its first ever official mapping app on Apple iOS devices, taking the iconic paper maps into the digital age. There are plenty of ...

Ordnance Survey (OS) was a 50-year-old company when a fire swept through its first headquarters at the Tower of London in 1841 — the crown jewels saved ahead of stored paper maps. The national mapping ...

Ever wondered what its like to live on Coronation Street? Well, fans of the long-running ITV soap can now get a better understanding of the layout of the street thanks to Ordnance Survey. They have ...

Geospatial data is hot property, and with more than 200 years of experience, Ordnance Survey (OS) is a world leader in its collection, organisation and dissemination. In combination with other data, ...

DURING last autumn, the council of the Chartered Surveyors' Institution decided to press for an official inquiry into the present position of the maps and plans of the Ordnance Survey, and an article ...

As the first signs of spring emerge, it's the perfect time to dust off your walking shoes and prepare for outdoor adventures. These walks offer a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, enjoy the ...

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Where do maps and Ordnance Survey data take us? Well, it could be further than just for directions to the local supermarket… Newcastle release damning 37-word Alexander Isak statement after Liverpool ...

Reflecting worries that the French might invade, the first OS maps cover the mouth of the river Thames. This is the naval route to London and a highly vulnerable part of the country. The sheets that ...

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