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Census records - The National Archives
WEBHowever, you can view censuses from 1841 to 1921 free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, and from 1841 to 1911 at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide. The 1921 Census is also free to view via Findmypast at the Manchester Central Library, on St Peter’s Square, Manchester, supported by the ...
The 1921 Census of England and Wales - The National Archives
WEBThe 1921 Census: the largest census release ever in England and Wales. On 19 June 1921, close to 38 million individuals in England and Wales completed a census return. This year, the details of those households became available to search and view online for the first time. This unique snapshot lets us step back 100 years and witness up close a ...
Magna Carta, 1215 - The National Archives
WEBThe king and the rebel barons negotiated a peace settlement in June 1215. The king agreed to accept the terms of Magna Carta, which is dated 15 June 1215. Transcript Clauses marked (+) were repeated in the charter of 1225, but with minor changes. Clauses marked (*) were omitted in all later reissues of the […]
Regional hubs to offer free online access to 1921 Census of …
WEBNov 30, 2021 · Today we can announce two regional hubs that will provide free online access to the 1921 Census of England and Wales from 6 January 2022. The census will be available online via our commercial partner Findmypast and will be free to access in this way at The National Archives, in Kew.. In addition, visitors to the Manchester Central Library and the National Library of Wales will be able to ...
1833 Factory Act - The National Archives
WEBIn 1833 the Government passed a Factory Act to improve conditions for children working in factories. Young children were working very long hours in workplaces where conditions were often terrible. The basic act was as follows: no child workers under nine years of age. employers must have an age certificate for their child workers.
Living in 1950s Britain Timeline - The National Archives
WEBDownload the timeline as a PDF 1950 C. S. Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. British troops were sent to Korea, they fought with American forces as the first military action of the Cold War. Around 60,000 members of the British armed forces served, many were National Servicemen. 1951 Winston …
What was Chartism? - The National Archives
WEBChartism was a working class movement which emerged in 1836 in London. It expanded rapidly across the country and was most active between 1838 and 1848. The aim of the Chartists was to gain political rights and influence for the working classes. Their demands were widely publicized through their meetings and pamphlets.
British Army soldiers of the First World War - The National Archives
WEBThis is a guide to the records of British Army soldiers who served in the First World War. Some First World War veterans continued to serve with the army after the war and for the records of these soldiers you should follow the advice in our guide to British Army soldiers of the Second World War.However, many of the records in the First World War collections cover service up to 1920.
Second World War - an overview - The National Archives
WEBMilitary and intelligence. Among the most sought-after records of British Army operations in the Second World War are unit war diaries, which provide information on the activities of army units down to battalion level. There is a separate but related guide on how to find military maps.. Read our guide to Royal Navy operations for an overview of naval records, including ship’s logs, convoys ...
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