2009 sees the 60th anniversary of the formation of the land surveying division of RICS. But just how did it all start ? Who were the personalities involved? and what were the first tentative steps forward by professional land surveyors in the UK towards forming their own distinct part of RICS?

This downloadable history of the division/faculty/professional group will also appear in the winter edition of Geomatics World and is a fully updated version of the 50th anniversary edition from 1999.

The new edition contains information on the Geomatics faculty, agenda for change and the momentous events of the last 10 years within RICS.

This really is a must read for all land, engineering and hydrographic surveyors. After all, if you don't know your past you can't decide on your future!