Tony Robinson's Cunningcast

The National CENSUS 100 Years Apart

May 18, 2023

Exploring changes in census methodology from 1921 to 2021, historical evolution and importance of census data, impact of lost census data due to a fire incident between 1921 and 1951, success of recent census data collection, unusual census entries, inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity questions, diversity in census data, and accessing detailed census data through interactive maps and research guides.

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Jon Wroth-Smith

Jessamy Carlson

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Quick takeaways

The National Census provides essential insights into demographic changes and societal trends, aiding informed decision-making.

Transition to digital census forms enhances data collection efficiency and user participation while embracing technological advancements.

Historical significance and societal impact of the National Census highlighted through data comparisons spanning a century.

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Introduction

4min

Evolution of Census Taking

20min

Preserving History: The Impact of Lost Census Data

3min

Technical Insights and Success of Recent Census Data Collection

3min

Exploring Unusual Census Entries and Recent Questions on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

3min

Exploring the Diversity and Evolution of Census Data

18min

Exploring Census Data and Historic Records

3min

Tony is a self-confessed Census nerd and today he’s having a nose around the newly released data from the 1921 census, alongside data from the 2021 census, to reflect on the National Census 100 years apart: what it says about us and why it matters.

Hosted by Sir Tony Robinson

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With:

Jessamy Carlson

Jessamy is a historian and an archivist who has worked at The National Archives for fifteen years. She was the research lead for the 1921 Census when it was released, and she has just finished her PhD in Sociology at the University of Essex.

Instagram: @jessamycarlson @nationalarchivesuk

Twitter: @jessamycarlson @UkNatArchives

Jon Wroth-Smith

Director of Census Statistics at the National Records of Scotland (NRS). At the time of recording, Jon was Census Deputy Director at Office for National Statistics.

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Twitter: @onsfocus

Find out more about the 1921 Census here: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20s-people/the-1921-census/

Head to https://www.ons.gov.uk/census/maps to find out more about what people's lives were like across England and Wales in March 2021.

Credits:

Series Producer: Melissa FitzGerald @melissafitzg

Executive Producer: Dominic de Terville

Cover Art: The Brightside

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