The National Archives
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Census records - The National Archives
WEBHowever, you can view censuses from 1841 to 1921 free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, and from 1841 to 1911 at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide. The 1921 Census is also free to view via Findmypast at the Manchester Central Library, on St Peter’s Square, Manchester, supported by the ...
Early Modern witch trials - The National Archives
WEBIntroduction. Dr Hannah Worthen, University of Hull. In early modern society there was a genuine fear of witchcraft and those suspected of consorting with the Devil could be put on trial and executed, occasionally in large numbers. From a modern perspective, the so-called ‘witch crazes’ can be difficult to understand.
Magna Carta, 1215 - The National Archives
WEBThe king and the rebel barons negotiated a peace settlement in June 1215. The king agreed to accept the terms of Magna Carta, which is dated 15 June 1215. Transcript Clauses marked (+) were repeated in the charter of 1225, but with minor changes. Clauses marked (*) were omitted in all later reissues of the […]
Chamberlain and Hitler 1938 - The National Archives
WEBThis lesson has a video starter to hook students into the lesson. Students examine extracts from a document written by letter written by Sir Nevile Meyrick Henderson, British Ambassador in Germany, 6th September 1938. Then, they analyse three extracts from the minutes of the conversation between Chamberlain and Hitler at Berchtesgaden.
Criminal court cases: Crown courts since 1972 - The National …
WEBSince 1972, when Crown courts were established, they have been the courts where all serious offences, including robbery, rape and murder, are tried. The records they have created are usually held in one of three places: For more detailed advice on records of the Central Criminal Court (the Crown Court in the City of London) see our guide to ...
Living in 1960s Britain Timeline - The National Archives
WEBJohn F. Kennedy is sworn in as the 35th President of the United States, succeeding Dwight D. Eisenhower. Ham the Chimp becomes the first ape in space, climbing to a distance of 157 miles above Earth in the Mercury-Redstone 2 Launch Vehicle. George Blake, a British spy found guilty of working as a double agent for the Soviet Union, is imprisoned ...
Currency converter: 1270–2017 - The National Archives
WEBCurrency converter: 1270–2017. How much was £3 worth in the Tudor period? How does it compare to today? Use our currency converter to look up historical finances and place them in context of society then and now. Disclaimer: The data used to provide the calculations for the currency converter has been collated from original documents and ...
1833 Factory Act - The National Archives
WEBIn 1833 the Government passed a Factory Act to improve conditions for children working in factories. Young children were working very long hours in workplaces where conditions were often terrible. The basic act was as follows: no child workers under nine years of age. employers must have an age certificate for their child workers.
Elizabeth I’s monarchy - The National Archives
WEBThis collection of documents introduces students and teachers to the reign of Elizabeth I through the original State Papers held at The National Archives. They have been selected and introduced by eminent historian of the period, Tracy Borman. Students and teachers can use the documents to develop their own questions and explore their own lines ...