20th Century Surveys for Family and Local History (#329)
The two surveys covered in this course examined the ownership and use of land in the first half of the 20th century. The 1910 Finance Act survey took place just before the start of the Great War and provides a snapshot in time of Edwardian England, Wales and Scotland. You will see how survey records relate to household schedules of the 1911 census, adding valuable information such as location, ownership and descriptions of the dwelling house and surrounding area. The 1941/43 National Farm Survey, taken at the outbreak of WW2, provides an amazing picture of farm life in wartime with detailed descriptions of livestock and crops, machinery, and the workforce available. Links will be made to other contemporary resources to provide family and local historians with a detailed guide on how to make the most of these two modern surveys.
Instructor: Liz Carter
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Relevant Countries: England, Scotland, Wales