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30 November 2007
Free maps offer gives boost to action on geography
Ordnance Survey’s offer of a free map for every year 7 pupil in Great Britain has seen increased take-up this year, challenging fears of a decline in the popularity of geography as a school subject.
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30 November 2007
A festive route around Britain
Britain’s motorists will have no excuse for getting lost this Christmas, thanks to the OS Travel Map – Route 2008.
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15 November 2007
Annual Thames Gateway event showcases power of geographic information
Ordnance Survey will be exhibiting at this year’s Thames Gateway Forum event, highlighting how its intelligent geographic information is supporting the region’s redevelopment.
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07 November 2007
Picture perfect – latest figures show Ordnance Survey has it covered
Ordnance Survey announces a significant update to its flagship aerial photography product, OS MasterMap Imagery Layer, ensuring that it remains a market-leading proposition for aerial imagery in Great Britain.
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