Originally established as an arm of the British military in 1791, the Ordnance Survey (OS) is one of the country’s most venerable institutions, with its orange-backed fold-out maps an integral part of family camping trips for many.
But as smartphones and satellites have increasingly encroached on the OS’ traditional areas, the company has been hard at work establishing itself as a vital part of national infrastructure - one that could have ramifications for years to come.
