In this course we study the early records of the tithe that were kept within the community, consider why the Tithe Commutation Act of 1836 was needed and examine the records of the Act – the map and the apportionment. Each lesson is illustrated with copied original documents and case studies. The history of tithes dates back to Saxon times but the surviving records tend to be post 18th century and the regular collection of tithes was brought to an end with the Tithe Commutation Act of 1836 when it was replaced with a new Rent Charge. We finish with links to other contemporary resources – census returns, enclosure records and parish records as well as printed sources, to help us put our ancestors literally ‘on the map’ in the 1840s and place them in a wider historical context.
Instructor: Liz Carter
Each lesson includes exercises and activities; a minimum of 1 one-hour chat session per week. See How the Courses Work.
Relevant Countries: England, Wales