Contemporary Attitudes to the 1921 Census

[GenealogyJude]

Thanks for sharing this. Very interesting . I had to smile at the idea of the Worthing newspaper awarding a prize of a grand piano. If some of my lot had fancied entering the competition, I’m not sure where they’d have put a grand piano if they’d won , in their two rooms housing 7 adults and one teenager, shared yard and shared outside WC.

Yes, I wonder if someone donated the piano? You make a good point about the suitability of the prize. There can’t have been many people who had the space for a grand piano in their home. Still, it doesn’t seem to have dampened their enthusiasm for entering the competition.

[GenealogyJude]

Really interesting article, a fascinating read!
What a debut! Welcome, GenealogyJude.
TY

Thank you, glad you found it interesting. I came to the conclusion that people’s attitudes to officialdom haven’t changed all that much in the last 100 years.

[GenealogyJude]

Welcome to RC.  Great article and thanks for sharing.

You are very welcome! 
I will share some more of my articles from my blog.

[River Tyne Lass]

I am sure we will all look forward to more of your articles now.  You write so well!  I agree with ThrelfallYorky .. what a debut!

[GenealogyJude]

I am sure we will all look forward to more of your articles now.  You write so well!  I agree with ThrelfallYorky .. what a debut!

Thank you very much, so nice to have your lovely feedback. 

[Ruskie]

Welcome to rootschat from me too Jude. This is a really interesting way to look at the 1921 census. I’ve only given this a quick read so far and look forward to spending more time on it later. 

[GenealogyJude]

Welcome to rootschat from me too Jude. This is a really interesting way to look at the 1921 census. I’ve only given this a quick read so far and look forward to spending more time on it later. 

Thanks, I hope you enjoy reading the article.