Links - How our Ancestors Lived

bbc.co.uk/history/british - BBC's extensive history website covers a range of social development.
visionofbritain.org.uk - A vision of Britain between 1801 and 2001. Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions. Travel writing dating back to 12th century.
historytoherstory.org.uk - Women's history through the lives and organisations of Yorkshire women.
victorianlondon.org - Dictionary of Victorian life.
booth.lse.ac.uk - Booth’s Poverty Maps of London. If you have ancestors in London check Charles Booth's Inquiry into Life and Labour in London (1886-1903).
jayneshrimpton.co.uk - Jayne Shrimpton dates old photos and artworks through her expertise as a dress historian, portrait specialist and photo detective.
vam.ac.uk/page/f/fashion - The Victoria & Albert Museum's history of fashion - 18th, 19th century and wedding fashions.
nationalarchives.gov.uk/currency - Find out how much yesterday's money (1270-1970) is worth today.
Bank of England Inflation Calculator - check how prices in the UK have changed over time from 1209 to 2019

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