{"product_id":"an-uneasy-transformation-peter-wesley-9798310220270","title":"An Uneasy Transformation: Delivering Ordnance Survey's Digital Mapping of Great Britain 1962-95; a personal account","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Untold Story of Great Britain's Digital Mapping Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the remarkable journey of Ordnance Survey's decades-long mission to digitise Great Britain's large-scale mapping archive comprising some 230,000 map sheets. In this compelling account, Peter Wesley captures the persistence, ingenuity, and social transformation behind one of the most ambitious cartographic projects ever undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on two years of meticulous research, Wesley delves into his first-hand experiences, rich with anecdotes, to illuminate the technological and organisational challenges faced during this four-decade endeavour. The story unfolds through the lens of Ordnance Survey's evolution, from pioneering digital techniques to navigating a rapidly changing landscape of customer demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally completed over 25 years ago, this account faced setbacks and near obscurity. Now, with copyright hurdles cleared, it sees the light of day, offering: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn unparalleled historical perspective\u003c\/b\u003e on the digitisation of Great Britain's maps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal reflections and behind-the-scenes details\u003c\/b\u003e of the staff who made it possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA tribute to Ordnance Survey's legacy\u003c\/b\u003e and its lasting impact on modern cartography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Wesley's work is more than a history - it's a testament to innovation, perseverance, and the value of preserving knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable now. Don't miss this essential read for historians, researchers, scholars, students and anyone passionate about the intersection of geography, technology, and history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNet proceeds from sales will be donated to Mind, a mental health charity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Wesley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798310220270\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Peter Wesley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217723109631,"sku":"9798310220270","price":13.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_18cbc353-26e6-415f-a9ac-0e56616d9c6f.jpg?v=1771999021","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-uneasy-transformation-peter-wesley-9798310220270","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}