Ordnance Survey Historical Photographs
Ordnance Survey historical photographs.
The collection begins in the 1860's when photography was introduced as a means of speeding up map production. OS also began to photograph its own staff, not only the most senior officials, but more humble soldiers and civilian staff too.
Collection Metadata
Theme
Ordnance Survey history
Date Range
1860s to 1960s
Number of Images
2000
Number on Timepix
35
Source
Ordnance Survey
Owner
Ordnance Survey
Timepix Ltd
Publisher
Timepix Ltd
Spatial Coverage Description
UK
Keywords
Ordnance Survey, surveying, cartography, printing, photography, science, triangulation, base measurement, bilby tower, man, men, soldiers, map, mountains, triangulation pillars, theodolite, level, sketching case, tripod, landscapes
Collection Contact
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