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A vision of Britain
The Vision of Britain system contains historical statistics from two centuries, plus the boundaries of the main statistical reporting unit. This national overview gives you direct access to a vast statistical atlas of Britain, organised by theme.
Population
Densities and rates of growth. Age structure: concentrations of young people, and of the old.
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Industry
How people made their living: identifying farming communities, pit villages, mill towns and so on.
Social structure
Social class and socio-economic groups. Concentrations of professionals, and of unskilled labourers.
Language & learning
How many people were at school. The distribution of graduates, and of the unqualified.
Births & deaths
Numbers of babies born. Deaths, especially infant deaths. Causes of death by age and gender.
Employment & poverty
Unemployment rates and poor relief. What proportions of men and of women did paid work?
Housing
Numbers of houses. Overcrowding: persons per room. Amenities: central heating, baths and WCs.
Roots & religion
Numbers going to church, and the kinds of churches they went to. The different religions of modern Britain.