The allotments project being organised by the Family & Community Historical
Research Society is now in full swing, covering most of the counties of
England. But we still have a few gaps, notably in Dorset, Staffs,
Lincolnshire, Cornwall, Somerset and parts of Yorkshire. If anyone on the
list knows of researchers who might be interested in helping us, please let
me know. The object is to compile a database of all known allotment sites
with other information in England for the period up to 1873. The project
adviser is Dr Jeremy Burchardt, who wrote the recent book on the subject.
Would be grateful if the above could also be passed on to the archivist's
list.
Jacqueline Cooper
Co-ordinator
FACHRS allotment project
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