Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of the 1921 Census, Findmypast is inviting centenarians, born in 1921 or before, to come forward and be part of the campaign to bring this piece of history to life.
Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to dive into their own family history and learn the secrets of their ancestors, with the help of the expert team at Findmypast – capturing moments from the 1920s and helping to preserve this period of time for future generations by sharing their own stories and memories. Successful applicants will also star in a photoshoot organised by Findmypast and attend the campaign launch event in January.
Taken on the 19 June 1921, the Census paints a vivid picture of the population as it was on that one night 100 years ago. The results of the 1921 Census will be made public in January 2022, allowing subscribers to access these never-before-seen documents which show the state of the nation and reveal the changing face of the population in England and Wales.
This launch is likely to be the last significant record release in many people’s lifetime due to the 100 year rule on census records, as the last UK census published online was from 1911. The 1931 Census was destroyed in a fire and the 1941 Census was never captured due to the outbreak of the Second World War so the 1921 Census will fill a huge gap in British record keeping.
To celebrate this milestone moment, Findmypast is looking for centenarians to be the face of the campaign, share their own stories and bring these fascinating findings to life.
Helen Kaye, Head of Brand, Content and PR at Findmypast, said “This is a once in a lifetime moment and what better way to celebrate than to hear from those who actually lived through this time.
That’s why we are calling for all centenarians across England and Wales to come forward and tell us about their earliest memories. We are so excited to be able to unveil the census and to bring this project to life.”
If you are interested or know someone who would be interested in getting involved, Findmypast would love to hear from you. Please contact: [email protected].
