1921 Census: Oh No It Isn't!
What did we do to entertain the family at Christmas a century ago? We went to the pantomime of course, just like today - Same titles, plot lines, same jokes!
1921 Census: The Two George Formbys
Or was it more? We all think we know George Formby, but his father was a singer and comedian too, and had his imitators. Find out more about George's family background.
1921 Census: Manchester Cumann na mBan
Cumann na mBan (Irishwomen’s Council) was formed by a group of Irish women in Dublin in April 1914, “…to organise Irishwomen to advance the cause of Irish liberty and to assist in arming and equipping a body of Irishmen for the defence of Ireland”.
1921 Census - Dick, Kerr Ladies (Part 2)
In Part 1 we learned about the team. Read on for some biographical information about members of the team.
1921 Census - Dick, Kerr Ladies (Part 1)
Women's football is now an increasingly popular sport, but in 1921 it was a controversial issue. The Dick, Kerr ladies football team were trailblazers ahead of their time.
1921 Census - The Census in Scotland
Scenic view of Quiraing mountains
The census in Scotland is in many ways the same as in England - but there are some important differences too. Read more about how the census was organised.
1921 Census - All that Jazz!
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The soundtrack of the 'Roaring Twenties' was jazz - or so we might think. But when it first arrived, jazz met with a less than enthusiastic reception in Britain.
1921 Census: Ireland
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New records that might shed light on our Irish Ancestors are always cause for excitement. So with the release of the 1921 census in England & Wales can we look forward to viewing the 1921 census for Ireland?