A vision of Britain through time
A vision of Britain between 1801 and 2001.
Including maps, statistical trends and historical descriptions.




The following alternative names exist:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORTSEA ISLAND | Official | English | 01 Apr 1900 | Registrar General, Annual Report (HM Stationery Office) | |
| PORTSMOUTH | Preferred | English | 01 Apr 1900 | F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 617. |
We know of no associations with other units.
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE | Poor Law/Registration County | 1850 | F. Youngs, Local Administrative Units: Southern England (London: Royal Historical Society, 1979), p. 617. |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 1905 | was enlarged by gaining part of | FAREHAM PLU/RegD | Cosham (part of) | Registrar General, Annual Report (HM Stationery Office) |
| 01 Oct 1920 | was enlarged by gaining part of | FAREHAM PLU/RegD | Area: 1914 acres. | 1921 Census of England and Wales, Table 6, 'Intercensal Changes in Boundaries, 1911-21'.; Registrar General's Order |
This unit contained the following units:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth RegD/PLPar/PLU through time | Census tables with data for the Poor Law Union/Reg. District, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10154984
Date accessed: 23rd May 2013