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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 ...
Where can I access the 1921 Census? - Portals - The National …
WEBAccess to the 1921 Census online at Findmypast is free on the premises at The National Archives in Kew. You can access the Census via the on site computers, on site tablet devices or your own device (e.g. smartphone) while you are connected to the Wi-Fi in the dedicated 20sPeople zone. There is no need to book in advance to use the computers.
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 […]
What caused the 1832 Great Reform Act? - The National Archives
WEBConnection to Curriculum. In 1832, Parliament passed a law that changed the British electoral system. It was known as the Great Reform Act, which basically gave the vote to middle class men, leaving working men disappointed. The Reform Act became law in response to years of criticism of the electoral system from …
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 ...
Divorce - The National Archives
WEBOnly a few examples exist in The National Archives in C 89 and C 204. C 89/15/20 -21 contains the first true parliamentary divorce in 1670, between John Manners, Lord Roos, and Lady Anne Pierpont. This created a precedent for parliamentary divorces on the grounds of the wife’s adultery. 10.
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 …
Living in 1960s Britain Timeline - The National Archives
WEBJohn F. Kennedy is sworn in as the 35th President of the United States, succeeding Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ham the Chimp becomes the first ape in space, climbing to a distance of 157 miles above Earth in the Mercury-Redstone 2 Launch Vehicle. George Blake, a British spy found guilty of working as a double agent for the Soviet Union, is imprisoned ...
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