1921 UK Census NEWS

[coombs]

I did think there was some silly act which meant the 1921 census was never to be released, it would not be released in 2022, or even 20222222. From what I heard there has been appeals against this. Whether this act has been overturned I am not sure.

[groom]

It should be very useful as as well as the usual questions it also asked:

age - this was now required as years and completed months, rather than just years as in previous censuses

if under age 15, whether parents are living, "both alive", "father dead", "mother dead" or "both dead"

birthplace, county and town or parish (or country plus state, province or district for persons born abroad)

if born abroad, nationality

trade
employer
place of work

number and ages of living children or stepchildren under 16

[DavidJP]

Hi all,

This is very good news, as I had been wondering if it would ever be released!

It should be very useful as as well as the usual questions it also asked:

age - this was now required as years and completed months, rather than just years as in previous censuses

if under age 15, whether parents are living, "both alive", "father dead", "mother dead" or "both dead"

birthplace, county and town or parish (or country plus state, province or district for persons born abroad)

if born abroad, nationality

trade
employer
place of work

number and ages of living children or stepchildren under 16

I hadn't realised what different information would be on the 1921 census, it should as you say Jan be very useful indeed! The next four years can't go quick enough! Although, I suppose I shouldn't wish me life away!!

Kind regards

David

[Bee]

Well we now have 4 years to save our pennies, as it probably wont be free or cheap, but it can't come soon enough 

[Ruskie]

Not so useful for me - my lot had been long gone from the UK by 1921. Possibly of use for OH's family though within living memory so probably won't reveal much we don't already know.

Shame - it would be nice to know the answers to those questions if you didn't already know them. 

[coombs]

It shall be worth the wait in the end.

[Ray T]

Whilst the successful applicant is required to demonstrate "Experience of managing and completing large-scale digitisation projects of heritage material" there appears to be no requirement to ensure that the informations is transcribed accurately.

I assume that the "Three principles of a contract" will apply insofar as 1) you can have it on time, 2) you can have it on budget and 3) it works; but you can't have all three together!

My scepticism will be proven or otherwise "a posteriori".

[groom]

My money is on it going to one of the well known subscription sites.

[jaybelnz]

👍 Snap...That's what I was just thinking Jan!