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The Domesday Book


Comment on The Domesday Book

Where did the name come from? (history)

Comment on The Domesday Book posted 2008-06-04 by Liz from Home


Comment on The Domesday Book

It captured how England stood in 1086 and has since become a symbol of our past and a national treasure. I think it also symobilises our current passion about archives as we collectively delve into our family history.

Comment on The Domesday Book posted 2006-08-07 by Jacqueline Hampson from Windsor


Comment on Domesday Book

It is the most complete medieaval record of the state of England in terms of its land ownership and its population and the most comprehensive record of its kind in Europe.

Comment on The Domesday Book posted 2006-03-09 by Robert Henderson from London


Comment on Domesday Book

The Domesday book was a means for an absolute monarch to oppress a conquered people.

Comment on The Domesday Book posted 2006-01-15 by Andrew Montford from Scotland


Comment on Domesday Book

he want ed to know about us so he could TAX us

Comment on The Domesday Book posted 2006-01-12 by keith scott from uk