Tinho
Geraldine and I have written a book which has come out - the details went on
lis-maps - if you think it appropriate, could you put in lis-maps too,
please? I've added contact details for anyone wanting review copies.
Sorry not to see you at BRICMICS, and hope all is well with you
Regards
Rose
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Details of a book which may be of interest to you:
Maps for Family and Local History
The Records of the Tithe, Valuation Office, and National Farm Surveys of
England and Wales, 1836-1943. Second revised edition
Author(s):Geraldine Beech, Rose Mitchell
Publisher:The National Archives
Type of Publication:Paperback
Date Published:March 2004
ISBN:1903365503
Price:£12.99
Description
Do you know where your forebears lived in 1840, 1915, 1943 - or what their
house and locality was like? Maybe you are researching your own area? This
guide shows you how three great land surveys can provide information on your
ancestor's home as well as fascinating historical snapshots of your area.
The Tithe, Valuation Office, and National Farm Surveys were comparable to
the Domesday Book in their coverage. Today they continue to be of immense
value to family and local historians. Covering 1836-1943, the most
accessible period for historical research, they provide a wealth of
information on rural and urban localities: on dwellings, settlements and
landscapes as well as the status of householders. This guide is your
companion to researching those maps. The text gives the rationale behind the
surveys and goes on to cover each in detail, leading you through the process
of identifying and interpreting the records that will put your ancestors or
neighbourhood 'on the map'.
Contents
Using the National Archives - Using maps for local and family history
Introduction to the three surveys The Tithe Surveys 1836-1850 The Valuation
Office Survey 1910-1915 The National Farm Survey 1941-1943 How to find an
Ordnance Survey sheet number Two case studies - Further reading
Below is the link to the National Archives bookshop which features the book
under the New Titles section, and has
information on ordering copies:
http://www.shop.pro.gov.uk/bookshop/shop/title_show.asp?title_id=161&j=1
Please send requests for review copies to
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Rose Mitchell
Map archivist
Map, Plans and Drawings Team
Research and Editorial Services Department
National Archives
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tinho da Cruz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 12 May 2004 15:00
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Next issue of Cartographiti
Dear friends,
Just a reminder that the deadline for material for Cartographiti 71 is this
week.
If you have any items you've been meaning to provide please send them in.
News for 'Around the Libraries' should go to Lynda
<[log in to unmask]>.
Other material to me.
Cartographiti is the newsletter for librarians, curators and archivists of
cartographic materials. If you have any queries about it please ask or see
this web site:
<http://www.cartography.org.uk/Pages/Publicat/Graphiti/index.html>
Best wishes
Tinho
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Antonio da Cruz (Tinho) [log in to unmask]
Map Curator, Department of Geography, Roxby Building
University of Liverpool, LIVERPOOL L69 7ZT
Telephone: 0151 794 2844 Fax: 0151 794 2866
See the British Archaeological Association web page
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/baa
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