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Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from its beginnings in 1801, tracing its history, its bureaucracy, and the people charged with carrying it out: the enumerators. From their recruitment and supervision, to the reactions — sometimes suspicious, sometimes humorous — of householders faced with filling in the dreaded schedule, this history unfolds through newspaper reports, personal accounts, and contemporary anecdotes. Far from being faceless functionaries, enumerators emerge as individuals with their own struggles and experiences.
The life stories of two such men are explored in detail, offering a rare glimpse of the job from the inside. Based on extensive historical evidence, this is a lively, human history of the census, the people who made it happen, and of the legacy they left behind.
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Binding: Hardback
Author: Mish J Holman
Pagination: 192p
SKU: 9781399061339
Every census entry tells a story, but beyond these invaluable records lies another. Recording the Nations takes readers behind the scenes of Britain’s census from its beginnings in 1801, tracing its history, its bureaucracy, and the people charged with carrying it out: the enumerators. From their recruitment and supervision, to the reactions — sometimes suspicious, sometimes humorous — of householders faced with filling in the dreaded schedule, this history unfolds through newspaper reports, personal accounts, and contemporary anecdotes. Far from being faceless functionaries, enumerators emerge as individuals with their own struggles and experiences.
The life stories of two such men are explored in detail, offering a rare glimpse of the job from the inside. Based on extensive historical evidence, this is a lively, human history of the census, the people who made it happen, and of the legacy they left behind.
We offer free standard UK delivery on all orders over £50.
Orders up to £30 are charged a flat fee of £4.95 within the UK.
Orders between £30.01 and £50 are charged a flat fee of £6.95 within the UK.
Usual UK delivery timescale (excluding custom prints) is between 5 and 7 working days from the date of dispatch.
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) selected items are not available for delivery to Northern Ireland.
Delivery Worldwide
Due to the EU Regulation 2023/988 (GPSR) we are currently unable to accept any orders for delivery to EU member countries and Switzerland.
We can deliver to other selected countries worldwide.
Returns & refunds
If you are not completely satisfied with your item you may return it within 28 days for a refund.
