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Researching family history can make us all a bit peckish. That's why we're excited to announce we're opening 'Findmypasty' - where you can find your ancestors and your lunch all in the same place. What will your first order be?
To celebrate
#BlackHistoryMonth
we're giving away one paperback copy of 'Black and British: A Forgotten History' by
@DavidOlusoga
. Like and retweet to enter.
Closes 25 October 2021 at 12pm UK time.
As there was no social media in 1921, people took to their
#1921Census
returns to make their voices heard. One childless citizen wrote 'do not wish to produce for an overstocked labour market or for the purpose of Cannon Fodder'.
After three years' work to bring the records for 38 million people online, the wait is almost over. From 00:01 GMT tomorrow, you can find where your ancestor was living, what they were doing, and who they were doing it with.
#1921Census
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We were delighted to celebrate the release of over 10 million new Scottish records last night.
@colinmcfarlane
shared the inspirational story of Scipio Kennedy: we hope it'll inspire you too.
Back in 1921, William and Sarah Rankin noted on their Census return that they have no children, along with 'better luck next census'.
We found Sarah's maiden name and used it to find one child: William R Rankin, born in 1922.
That wish, now preserved for all time, came true.
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Our NHS: A Hidden History on
@BBCOne
with
@DavidOlusoga
explores the history of doctors and nurses who came from overseas to work in the NHS, just like Sylvia, who we had the pleasure of interviewing last year:
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After being locked away for a century, the
#1921Census
of England and Wales is now available to search from the comfort of your home, only online at Findmypast.
@UkNatArchives
Are you ready to discover new stories for your family tree?
Can you imagine living in the same house for 105 years? Elsie was born in her Huthwaite home 💕
And yes, it appears on the 1921 Census - can you spot it?
🎥 BBC
Another poignant, well-researched episode, and delivered with gravity and honesty. We need more history like this!
Same time next week, all?
#AHouseThroughTime
National treasure and war veteran Captain Sir Thomas Moore raised over £32m for the NHS during the pandemic.
Here he is in the
#1921Census
, taking his first steps towards renown.
Finds like this one really help bring the 1921 Census home for us.
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@wdytyamagazine
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In
#Leeds
in the 1870s, one in twelve children died before their 5th birthday 😢 A sobering reminder of the tough times our ancestors endured and how much we have to be thankful for today
#AHouseThroughTime
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@BNArchive
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Before the ease and accessibility of digitisation, people were still researching their family histories. In the
#1921Census
, Gloucester-born Alice Harford listed her occupation as 'have written a history of my family and studied genealogy'. That's what we call a dream job 😍
‘Under her queens, England has nearly always risen in the scale. If then there is any truth in omens, we may hail the advent of another Elizabeth with joy.’ - The Tatler, 20 February 1952.
Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
Hope is the thing with feathers.
Sometimes, family history research can get a little heavy, so take a breather and enjoy these little bird doodles drawn to represent a family on this
#1921Census
record.
Today, we view women's entrance into the workplace as a step forward.
Check out this ex-soldier's note on his census record: 'it is disgusting that the unemployed ex-soldiers should be deprived of government work by appointing women enumerators.'
#1921Census
Do you consider your pet part of the family? This might give you paws for thought: we discovered 144 cats, 17 dogs, and even two ferrets listed as family members in the
#1921Census
.
Who else grew up with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, or Jemima Puddle-Duck?
We spotted children's author Beatrix Potter under her married name, Helen Beatrix Heelis, in the
#1921Census
. She's living with her husband William. Interestingly, her occupation is listed as a farmer.
#AHouseThroughTime
returns to
@BBCTwo
tonight, and this time,
@DavidOlusoga
is in Leeds. What stories will he uncover? Catch up on the discoveries from last year's series on our blog.
In honour of Queen Elizabeth II, we will be posting one photo of her for each decade she reigned. This photo was taken at Balmoral Castle, 1953. Standing with her are her late husband Prince Philip, Princess Anne, and the new King Charles III.
This 1920s couple were ahead of their time. Oliver Baker listed his wife Gladys first, noting that they were 'wife and husband joint heads' and theirs was a 'partnership on equal terms'.
#1921Census
#1921LoveStories
Can you imagine living in the same house for 105 years? Elsie was born in her Huthwaite home 💕
And yes, it appears on the 1921 Census - can you spot it?
🎥 BBC
110 people in the
#1921Census
for England and Wales declared their age to be over 100. When the Census is released on 6 January 2022, in theory, these people will be on every census back to 1841. Will your ancestor be among them?
Read all about it!
To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, our entire newspaper archive is free to view until 6 June.
Behind every news story, there's a family story. Discover yours for free this week.
Rest in peace Olivia Newton-John, who sadly died yesterday aged 73.
In 1955, Olivia and her family emigrated from England to Australia aboard the Strathaird. Her father Brinley was a lecturer.
If you look really closely at J.R.R. Tolkien's
#1921Census
record, you'll notice he wrote it first in pencil, erased it, and then completed it in ink.
We kind of love the idea of Tolkien, whose script is so distinctive, practicing his handwriting ❤️
👉
59-year-old Edward made some heartwarming comments on his
#1921Census
return.
He noted himself as the 'head and tail', that he was widowed and orphaned, that he was born in Compton Dando (but he doesn't tell everyone that), and details about his carpentry skills.
In the
#1921Census
, self-employed author Agnes Garton was living alone. She wrote on the side of her return: 'Am I right to put Head of the household? My husband left me in 1910.'
Yes, Agnes, yes you were. 👏
@chiddickstree
@emmajolly
@findmypast
@ancestryjourney
@Historylady2013
This incredible 100 year old lady with her framed 1921 census (my daughter's gran-in-law). Unfortunately she was born on 1st Sept 1921 so she doesn't appear on it but her parents (photo) and 3 older siblings do. She has created the family book herself
We just love the notes Edward Brookman left on his
#1921Census
return ⬇️
We learn he was widowed (but also orphaned), and what he could make in his line of work as a carpenter.
He was from Compton Dando, but 'don't tell anyone,' and he was the 'head and tail' of his household.
Constance Beatrice Halstead covered almost every inch of her
#1921Census
return.
'Strictly confidential: very doubtful.'
'You have not arranged a separate column for those unlawfully married, another pandering to immorality, make them own up.'
A brilliant insight into her mind!
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Which was the last research find to give you goosebumps? 🤩
Our community member Helen couldn't believe it when she moved into the same house her husband's great-grandfather had once called home 😮
Hey
@ClaridgesHotel
, we discovered Claridges staff from Poland, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and beyond in the
#1921Census
. Here's head waiter Maxime Faggiani and his family.
Check into the Census today to see what else you can find:
Have you ever visited your ancestor's home? Or their grave?
In this episode
#StepintothePast
from 2023, our host
@sixteenthCgirl
meets David Higginson, whose ancestors worked at
@nationaltrust
's Quarry Bank.
🔉 Learn more and listen here 👉
We discovered this photo in our Photo Collection - Father Christmas surprises young children as they shelter in the London Underground during the Blitz in 1940.
Heartwarming and heartbreaking, all at the same time.
It's time to step back into history. Who’s watching with us? Love, scandal, drama, all the while preserving the history of a house. We can’t wait.
#AHouseThroughTime