What methods did the Suffragettes use to gain the vote?
WEBOur photograph illustrates some of the less strenuous methods adopted by the Suffragettes in their endeavours to gain the vote – the peaceful picketing of the House of Commons by ladies of the white, green and purple, who made it their business to persuade as many Members as possible to vote for their cause. 1, February 1913.
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Where can I access the 1921 Census? - Portals - The National …
WEBAccess to the 1921 Census online at Findmypast is free on the premises at The National Archives in Kew. You can access the Census via the on site computers, on site tablet devices or your own device (e.g. smartphone) while you are connected to the Wi-Fi in the dedicated 20sPeople zone. There is no need to book in advance to use the computers.
Life in 1950s Britain - The National Archives
WEBTasks; Focus: To encourage pupils to use original sources to find out about the past in the first decade of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Part 1: Pupils engage with the starter source, a poster relating to Britain’s recovery after the Second World War with prompt questions for discussion. A second source expands discussion and encourages pupils to think about change and the differences ...
The South African War - The National Archives
WEBFor more than a century, some form of conflict had existed between Britain and the Boers in southern Africa, mainly over the amount of influence and expansionist ideas the former had in the area. In 1877, Britain had moved to annex the Transvaal Republic, bringing it under its control, and this eventually led to what is known as the First Boer War in 1880-1.
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 […]
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 ...
1921 Census for England and Wales published today
WEBThursday 6 January 2022. Today we have published the 1921 Census for England and Wales online with our partners Findmypast. Taken on 19 June 1921, the census is a survey of 38 million people living in England and Wales during a period of economic turmoil between two world wars and recovering from a global pandemic.
Why did the Luddites protest? - The National Archives
WEBIn Nottinghamshire, they protested against wage reductions. Workers sent threatening letters to employers and broke into factories to destroy the new machines, such as the new wide weaving frames. They also attacked employers, magistrates and food merchants. There were fights between Luddites and government soldiers.
Living in 1950s Britain Timeline - The National Archives
WEBDownload the timeline as a PDF 1950 C. S. Lewis published The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. British troops were sent to Korea, they fought with American forces as the first military action of the Cold War. Around 60,000 members of the British armed forces served, many were National Servicemen. 1951 Winston …