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Counting down to the 1921 Census
In June 1921, approximately 8.5 million householders in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man completed the census. For just about …
4 years, 11 months ago
Counting down to the 1921 Census
Episode 21
In the aftermath of war and pandemic, approximately 8.5 million householders in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man completed the…
4 years, 11 months ago
Government goes to the movies
Episode 20
In the 1940s, the British government discovered the power of film to inform, promote, and persuade the public, and they created the Central Office of…
5 years, 2 months ago
Government goes to the movies
In the 1940s, the British government discovered the power of film to inform, promote, and persuade the public, and created the Central Office of Info…
5 years, 2 months ago
Digitally reconstructing Ireland's lost archive
Episode 19
On 30 June 1922 the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed by fire in the opening engagement of the Irish Civil War. Historians have long cons…
5 years, 4 months ago
Digitally Reconstructing Ireland's Lost Archive
On 30 June 1922 the Public Record Office of Ireland was destroyed by fire in the opening engagement of the Irish Civil War. Historians have long cons…
5 years, 4 months ago
Trials: Evidence of the Past
Season 5 Episode 18
In the final episode of this series on our most intriguing and significant trial records, we're taking a closer look at the evidence. First, we exami…
5 years, 5 months ago
Trials: Murder on the High Seas and Trial by Jury
Season 5 Episode 17
In the second episode in our mini-series on trial records, we look at the long and colourful history of trial by jury. First, we hear about the sensa…
5 years, 6 months ago
Trials: Ordeal and Combat
Season 5 Episode 16
In the first installment of a three-part series on our trial records, we're examining the history of trials by ordeal and combat. This episode has wi…
5 years, 6 months ago
Trailer: Trials
Season 5
In our latest three-part podcast series, we are exploring stories from our collection which tell the history of trials, from witch trials and trial b…
5 years, 6 months ago