How do I use UK ordnance survey maps with OpenLayers API without committing myself to using the OpenSpace API. I need to have generic OpenLayers code only.
[GIS] OpenLayers With UK Ordnance Survey Maps
importopenlayers-2ordnance-surveyos-openspace-apiunited-kingdom
Best Answer
The way I see it you have two main options.
1) Sign up for OS OnDemand - OS OnDemand is Ordnance Surveys WMS service. once you have access you can call it via a standard OpenLayers WMS call. This is not a free service. The licence for an external facing application is £20,000 a year. They do provide a free trial though.
2) Set up your own WMS loaded with Ordnance Survey OpenData. You can then call this WMS Service from your OpenLayers application. Requires a bit more work but leaves you in control, and if you use an Open Source WMS such as GeoServer then the only costs will be time and effort.
Without more information about what environment you are working in is there isn't much more I can say right now! I hope this helps.