sentences:  Even though the population in the early 1800s and the current population are extremely similar, during the mid 19th century there was a significant increase in Winksley's population.According to the historical population reports of England, in 1821 the population increased to 176 persons and by 1831 the population rocketed to 259 persons, in total Winksley's population increased by 116 people over 20 years.1831 was the beginning of the industrial revolution; in the towns and cities that surrounded Winksley there would have been an increase in work for young men.