This is the online release of the 1901 census for England and Wales. The census details personal information for all persons living in England at the time and is understandably a necessary stop for anyone wanting to document family and social history. Initial response literally has been overwhelming and "exceeded expectations by a factor of 20."

Recently placed online by the UK House of Commons Library (reviewed in the June 5, 1998 Scout Report), this paper offers short summaries of selected UK social and economic trends since 1900. Preceded by a brief introduction, the paper contains graphs, tables, and key facts covering a number of sectors, including population, health, education, defense, crime, transport, energy, economy, and...