A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain between 1801 and 2001.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.
This was the first General Election in which women aged under 30 could vote. Labour won fewer votes than the Conservatives but more seats in parliament, and the Liberals with Lloyd George back in charge held the balance of power.
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Hint: the quickest way to find the historical constituencies
that covered a particular address is to type in a modern postcode.
If you know the precise name of a historical constituency, search
here.