Birth is a lottery. Find out how your life chances are influenced by where, when and to whom you are born. This online course will look at the big picture of the lottery of birth and the smaller, human stories. You will examine key inequalities, such as being born rich or poor, female or male.
Birth, Marriage and Death certificates (BMDs for short) are critical to any family historian looking to research their UK ancestry. This short course will provide background, illustrations and interactive quiz questions to help you understand the key points and take your research further.
