Maps for Family and Local History shows how three great land surveys can provide information on ancestral homes, as well as fascinating historical snapshots of specific areas. Covering 1836 to 1943, the Tithe, Valuation Office, and National Farm Surveys provide a wealth of information on rural and urban localities, on dwellings, settlements, and landscapes as well as the status of householders. The text gives the rationale behind the surveys and covers each in detail. Fully updated by map experts from The National Archives, this illustrated guide is the perfect companion to researching those maps.
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The Tithe, Valuation Office and National Farm Surveys were comparable to the Domesday Book in their coverage. Covering 1836-1943, they provide a wealth of information on rural and urban localities: on dwellings, settlements and landscapes as well as the status of householders. Fully updated by map experts at The National Archives, this illustrated guide is your companion to researching those maps. The text provides the rationale behind the surveys and goes on to cover each in detail, leading you through the process of identifying and interpreting the records that will put your ancestors 'on the map'.
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