Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Film, West Surrey Family History Society, Return of Owners of Land Worcestershire, England 1873, 1990s
The Return of Owners of Land, 1873 for Worcestershire provides a fascinating glimpse into land ownership during the Victorian era. It lists landowners with holdings of one acre or more, detailing the size and estimated rental value of their properties. This survey was part of a broader effort to address concerns about land monopolies and to provide transparency about land distribution.
For Worcestershire, the records highlight the disparities in land ownership, with a small number of individuals owning vast estates while many others held smaller plots. The survey also includes information about common lands and waste lands in the county.
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non-fictionThe Return of Owners of Land, 1873 for Worcestershire provides a fascinating glimpse into land ownership during the Victorian era. It lists landowners with holdings of one acre or more, detailing the size and estimated rental value of their properties. This survey was part of a broader effort to address concerns about land monopolies and to provide transparency about land distribution.
For Worcestershire, the records highlight the disparities in land ownership, with a small number of individuals owning vast estates while many others held smaller plots. The survey also includes information about common lands and waste lands in the county. england -- worcestershire, worcestershire, worcestershire -- land owners
