1921 Census: Revealed
For the first time, the 1921 Census of England & Wales is now publicly available, only online at the family history website, Findmypast. It provides us with a remarkable, once-in-a-generation snapshot of a country that had been transformed after WW1.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
January 7, 202228m 58s
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<p>For the first time, the 1921 Census of England & Wales is now publicly <a href=" https://www.findmypast.co.uk/1921-census?utm_source=history-hit&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1921&utm_content=launch-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">available</a>, only online at the family history website, <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/?utm_source=history-hit&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1921&utm_content=launch-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Findmypast</a>. More detailed than any previous British census taken up to that point, it provides us with a remarkable, once-in-a-generation snapshot of a country that had been transformed after the First World War. In this episode, we are joined by guests Audrey Collins, from The National Archives, and Myko Clelland, from Findmypast. They explain what the records show about how families, communities and workplaces were reshaped by the war, as well as share stories buried deep within the Census that reveal so much about how our ancestors lived a hundred years ago.</p><br><p>Are you interested in exploring your own family history? After years spent digitising and transcribing this unique record of your recent history, the 1921 Census is now available exclusively online with Findmypast. Start exploring now at <a href="https://www.findmypast.co.uk/?utm_source=history-hit&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=1921&utm_content=launch-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">findmypast.co.uk</a></p><br><p>If you'd like to learn more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts and audiobooks at <a href="https://access.historyhit.com/?utm_source=audio&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast+Campaign&utm_id=Podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">History Hit</a> - subscribe today! To download the History Hit app please go to the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.historyhit&hl=en_GB&gl=US" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Android</a> or <a href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/history-hit/id1303668247" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> store.</p>
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