Commercial premises are not shown on OS maps. However, it may be possible to get information via an OS product called Address Point.
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Shops are typically shown on OS maps as small symbols with various shapes depending on the type of shop, such as a square for general stores or a circle for supermarkets. They are usually labeled with the name or type of shop, making them easy to identify on the map.
Secondary roads on an Ordnance Survey map are typically shown in white or grey, depending on the scale and edition of the map. They serve as connecting routes between primary roads and local areas.
A canal is typically shown as a blue line with parallel lines running vertically through it on an OS map. It is often accompanied by a blue name label, bridges, locks, and towpaths.
On a UK Ordnance Survey map, a main 'A' road (trunk road, etc) is often shown in red.
Wind direction is typically shown by an arrow on weather maps, pointing in the direction the wind is coming from. It is also often indicated by a wind vane or windsock in real-time observations.
Tides are not typically indicated on maps; they change throughout the day based on gravitational forces. Tide tables or charts are more commonly used to determine the high and low tide times at a specific location.