Maps

The Ordnance Survey: Mapping the Past, Charting the Future

The Ordnance Survey (OS) of Great Britain, renowned as the world's oldest national mapping agency, has a storied history that spans over two centuries. This article explores the inception of Ordnance Survey, the evolution of its purposes and technologies, and its...

Angel Meadow: Manchester’s Paradoxical Heartland Through Time

Angel Meadow, a name that evokes images of serenity and divine presence, sits incongruously within Manchester's bustling city centre. This area, rich in history and steeped in contradiction, offers a window into the city's industrial past and its journey through time....

The Ordnance Survey: Mapping the Past, Charting the Future

Local History, National History

The Ordnance Survey (OS) of Great Britain, renowned as the world's oldest national mapping agency, has a storied history that spans over two centuries. This article explores the inception of Ordnance Survey, the evolution of its purposes and technologies, and its...

Angel Meadow: Manchester’s Paradoxical Heartland Through Time

Explore History, Local History

Angel Meadow, a name that evokes images of serenity and divine presence, sits incongruously within Manchester's bustling city centre. This area, rich in history and steeped in contradiction, offers a window into the city's industrial past and its journey through time....