Maps for Family and Local History. (2nd Edition, Revised) [Paperback]

William Foot (Author), Geraldine Beech (Author), Rose Mitchell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2004

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 land surveys provide information on ancestral homes as well as historical snapshots of specific areas. This text is the perfect companion to reading the maps.

About the Author

William Foot worked as a Reader Adviser for a number of years at The National Archives (then the Public Record Office). This edition is revised by Geraldine Beech and Rose Mitchell, who have many years of experience in advising the public on maps and related records at The National Archives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Dundurn; 2 edition (April 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550025066
• ISBN-13: 978-1550025064
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,673,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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