UK
Emigration from UK after 1830
Agricultural workers emigrate to America, check out the US census to seek out your immigrant ancestors
Read MoreThomas Malthus on Population 1798
Thomas Malthus and his thoughts on population growth
Read MoreIntroduction of Antiseptics 1867
The father of antiseptic surgery, Joseph Lister
Read More1867 Britain’s Second Reform Act and Bill
The Reform Bills of the C19th had an enormous impact on our ancestors lives, second reform act in britain in 1867.
Read MoreEngland & Wales Census 1821
The census of 1821 was the third census to be taken in England and Wales. It took place on 28th May. Most of the census material was destroyed.
Read MoreLondon Zoo Opened to Public 1828
London Zoo, attracing visitors for nearly two hundred years
Read More1719 Robinson Crusoe published
Robinson Crusoe written nearly three hundred years ago, amazing…
Read MoreVictoria Cross 1856
Victoria Cross 1856 founded by Queen Victoria
Read MoreMargaret Thatcher Scientist
Margaret Thatcher, scientist first, politician second?
Read MoreMargaret Thatcher 1979
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Britains first female PM
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