Social History

The Sheffield Local Register (200-1908)

Over 2,500 pages of local news, obituaries and memories. Illustrates contemporary life in Sheffield.

Shropshire-Montgomeryshire Border Census (1865)

A very rare private census of families living on an estate in the Alberbury and Buttington area. Entries contain details on living conditions, personalities and more.

Bulwell Manor & Township History (60000 BC-1943)

A geological, manorial, architectural, social and economic history of Bulwell.

Clifton Book (1066-1906)

A history of the village of Clifton and the family that bears its name. It also details village life at the beginning of the 20th century.

The History of Laxton (1000-1935)

A history of the parish, its: manor, church and socio-economic history.

History of Sutton-in-Ashfield (1268-1907)

A history of the town, shedding a great deal of light on its social history in the early 20th century.

Settlement & Removal in Rural Devon (1662-1871)

A lengthy article detailing the practice of moving the needy poor between parishes. Contains examples of settlements, removals and examinations.

Survey of Life and Labour in London (1886-1903)

A collection of maps and notebooks documenting the life and distribution of poor people in the London area.

London Life (1670-1820)

Articles which help to build up a picture of day-to-day lives in London. The articles cover government, justice, poverty and work.

A Ramble on the Coast of Sussex (1782)

A recant of a tour along the Sussex coast, giving a great deal of insight into life in the late 18th century.

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