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Maps aren’t just a business tool – they also make great gifts. A well-drawn map is a work of art! So if you’re searching for an original gift idea, why not order an OSMaps365 historical map, a personalized map, or even a spectacular aerial photograph?

The Ordnance Survey’s long history of mapmaking means that OSMaps365 is able to supply historical maps data back almost two centuries – a great gift for anyone with an interest in history, or just as a conversation piece.

Mapping and photographs are available for almost every part of the country in a variety of formats, making them perfect for framing and display in the home or at the office. All OSMaps365 maps are customer-specific, centred and scaled to suit your needs.

A personalised folded map also makes a great gift. It doesn’t have to just be centred on your home or business - it may be a present for Uncle Bert featuring his favourite walks, cycle routes for your local club or the old neighbourhood where you or a friend or relative grew up. Just let us know what you’re after and let us do the rest.

Historical Maps Copies of these maps are available through OSMaps365, printed in black and white on high-quality chart paper, making them perfect for framing and display purposes. Choose the type of map that you want from the examples on the left and then fill in the order form. Our researchers will contact you to tell you which maps are available, and we’ll be happy to take your order by phone. Historical Map Data Ordnance Survey has one of the largest collections of historical mapping in the United Kingdom. As a result of a joint venture between Ordnance Survey and the Landmark® Information Group, this extensive archive has been scanned to create Historical Map Data. National cover is available, dating back to the mid-19th century. Aerial Photography OSMaps365 has an archive of vertical monochrome photographs up to date to within the last few years. High-quality aerial photographs are an integral part of the Ordnance Survey’s map revision system, and are used to plot ground surface features and heights – ensuring that OSMaps365 has the most accurate and useful mapping information. OS Select Choose the postcode or place where you want your map to be centred, personalise the title, select your own cover image and if you want your map rolled or folded. Scale 1:25,000 Explorer maps are the ideal map for the outdoor enthusiast. The large scale means these maps are packed with relevent information and smaller tracks/trails that may be missing from larger scale versions.

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