Download or read book Maps for Family and Local History (2nd Edition) written by William Foot and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2004-04-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maps for Family and Local History shows how three great land surveys can provide information on ancestral homes, as well as fascinating historical snapshots of specific areas. Covering 1836 to 1943, the Tithe, Valuation Office, and National Farm Surveys provide a wealth of information on rural and urban localities, on dwellings, settlements, and landscapes as well as the status of householders. The text gives the rationale behind the surveys and covers each in detail. Fully updated by map experts from The National Archives, this illustrated guide is the perfect companion to researching those maps.