Housing

Despite the fundamental importance of shelter for everyone, the number of items specifically relating to the history of housing in Northamptonshire identified below is modest. If you are able to suggest other relevant free resources that you think should be added, please send details by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Valuation Office Survey 1910-1915

The Valuation Office was responsible, along with other duties, for carrying out valuations of property as a basis for tax collection. Its records include large-scale maps showing the location of each parcel of land and field books that set out descriptions of each one along with the relevant valuations. The field books include much information about who owned each property, who lived there, its condition and the accommodation present.

The original maps and field books are held by The National Archives, which has produced an illustrated guide that can be seen and downloaded free of charge.

Many of the maps and field books, including most if not all of those for Northamptonshire, have been digitised and cross-referenced. They can be seen online at The Genealogist website (£), where the survey is referred to as the 'Lloyd George Domesday'. A free video introduces this collection with examples of the original records and what they may reveal.

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