A friend of mine wants to find out how occupations in her village of Long Preston, N Yorkshire, changed after the First World War and the movement of the population. Can anyone help, or advise her where she might find the information?
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Talk to older, "native" residents - they will have personal knowledge and also passed down knowledge gained from parents and grandparents.
Look at buildings - where were the shops, pubs etc, when did they close? Where and when were newer properties built, what was there before them?
I would suggest a root around in the local studies section of the libraries in the area, local newspapers , which might produce reports of village events and information on residents, opening/closing of businesses. Also school records.
JayJanet in Yorkshire
Genealogists never die - they just swap places in the family tree
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http://www.longprestonheritage.org.u...s/history.html there is a list of trades on this site and much more information about Long Preston though not sure if it will help in the war years and after.
Edna
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Although during the 20th century a smaller proportion of people married in church or had children baptised the parish registers should still give quite a good overview of occupations. I found them useful when undertaking a similar exercise for my village.Last edited by JudithM; 27-04-15, 16:42.Judith passed away in October 2018
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