Thought this might be of interest to this list.
Roger Fern.
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> From: Richard Abbott[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent: 11 October 2000 10:39
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> Subject: Tithe maps
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> Does anyone have the latest progress information on the PRO's
> digitisation of tithe maps?
Richard Abbott
Birmingham Central Library
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Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:04:52 +0100
Subject: RE: Tithe maps
From: "Mitchell, Rose" <[log in to unmask]>
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Richard,
> In reply to your query about tithe maps, the answer is that the PRO
> completed a pilot project in 1999 on Rutland tithe maps which was
> successful and well received by the schools which tried it out.
> The CD-ROM is now available in the PRO at Kew on application in the
> Map Room. The ball is now in the court of county or other record
> offices which want to undertake a similar, probably collaborative,
> project with or without the PRO maps and data; in some cases this is
> in better condition than that available locally, in others not.
> Since the Rutland project was undertaken the Regional Archives
> Councils have come into being and may be a useful mechanism for
> co-operation.
>
> We are entirely open to discussion with interested parties about the
> best way to go about any proposal and Cathrin Cassarchis, until
> recently National Heritage Lottery Advisor but now working for the
> PRO, has been, and still will be, happy to give advice on funding
> until her successor is appointed.
>
>
> We would very much like this project to progress, not least having
> seen the enthusiasm with which the school children used the tithe
> maps and related information. Please direct any enquiries to
> Geraldine Beech ([log in to unmask]) who is in charge of the
> project, though at present on leave until 24 October.
>
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Roger Fern
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Phone: (0191) 267-3074 (switched to fax when out)
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