Stalybridge War Memorial
For many families 1921 was a year of mixed blessings; there was the relief of a slow return to 'normal' life in peacetime, but there were also decisions to be made about remembering the menfolk who did not return from the war.
1921 Census: Oh No It Isn't!
What did we do to entertain the family at Christmas a century ago? We went to the pantomime of course, just like today - Same titles, plot lines, same jokes!
1921 Census: The Two George Formbys
Or was it more? We all think we know George Formby, but his father was a singer and comedian too, and had his imitators. Find out more about George's family background.
1921 Census: Manchester Cumann na mBan
Cumann na mBan (Irishwomen’s Council) was formed by a group of Irish women in Dublin in April 1914, “…to organise Irishwomen to advance the cause of Irish liberty and to assist in arming and equipping a body of Irishmen for the defence of Ireland”.
1921 Census - Dick, Kerr Ladies (Part 2)
In Part 1 we learned about the team. Read on for some biographical information about members of the team.
1921 Census - Dick, Kerr Ladies (Part 1)
Women's football is now an increasingly popular sport, but in 1921 it was a controversial issue. The Dick, Kerr ladies football team were trailblazers ahead of their time.
1921 Census - The Census in Scotland
Scenic view of Quiraing mountains
The census in Scotland is in many ways the same as in England - but there are some important differences too. Read more about how the census was organised.
1921 Census - All that Jazz!
Jazz Band - Dr. Avishai Teicher Pikiwiki Israel (Creative Commons)
The soundtrack of the 'Roaring Twenties' was jazz - or so we might think. But when it first arrived, jazz met with a less than enthusiastic reception in Britain.
MANCHESTER & LANCASHIRE FHS was formed in 1964 and is now one of the largest family history societies in the world. Although the Society is united by a common interest in Genealogy and Family History, members also pursue interests in closely related fields.
