Chapter 8 - The contribution of Ordnance Survey to Britain's motorways

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2004

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Paul R. T. Newby, MA, MSc, FRICS, FRGS

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Paul R. T. Newby, MA, MSc, FRICS, FRGS

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Introduction and summary of OS engagement
The post-war task and demands on OS
Work on the planning and design of motorways
Repayment work and emergence of special products
Public Service Officers' courses and the emergence of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
The history of consultation and liaison between OS and the Transport Ministries in the 20th century
Getting motorways onto the maps
Technical developments in surveying and mapping
Safety issues when at work on the motorways
Conclusions

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