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Census on C.D.
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Maggie | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:03 |
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I am looking at getting a census on CD is Stepping Stones the cheapest? Maggie |
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Linda from Murton | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:11 |
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Dont know about cheapest. But cheapest is not always the best. Scanning reproduction on Archive CD Books is fantastic. I have the 1861 Census for a couple of counties and it is perfect. Problem with 1841 Census was scanning of pencil impressions. Some areas impossible to read. Another point to take into consideration is indexing. At the end of the day you pays your money and takes your choice. |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:12 |
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hi maggie, i too have been looking around, have a look at S&N, and the loacal history groups sell things. i got a number from the tips board a couple of nights ago [solihull 0121 7852200 -for the lds/mormon org.] but havnt rung it yet. i bought the 1881 cd rom set from them 2 or 3 years ago, and i think i only paid £30 or so pounds, that was before you could access it on the internet, let me know how you go, was there any special one you wanted ? sue. |
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Maggie | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:15 |
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Hi Linda & Sue, Thanks for the info, I am looking at getting the 1861 for Sussex, although I don't think its out yet but you can pre-order it. Maggie |
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Linda from Murton | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:16 |
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Another thought. If you are looking at the 1881 Census you cannot go past the Church of the Latter Day Saints (No I am not a member). This was the first census I purchased. It covers the whole country and is indexed by name. For a first time purchase this is the one to go for. |
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Linda from Murton | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:20 |
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For reproduction quality, although the indexing is a learning curve, I wholeheartedy recommend Archive CD books. I see that Sussex 1861 is due out in March. |
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POSITIVE Pauline | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:24 |
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I agree with the comments re the quality of the scans from Archive CD Books. I have both 1841 and 1861 Cornwall census from them, and even allowing for pencil writing in 1841, it is exceedingly clear. I have been contacted by a lady from GC who is very disapponted with the quality of her 1841 census from S&N. They apparently have said they will "redo" the disc, whatever that means. Sometimes it's better to pay that little bit more for a better quality item. Both mine have full place and name indexes as well, which is an enormous help, and something to bear in mind. Pauline |
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Maggie | Report | 28 Jan 2004 23:28 |
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Linda, If I put Archive CD Books in the search engine will I get their site? Maggie |
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Steven | Report | 29 Jan 2004 07:30 |
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Here is there address http://www(.)archivecdbooks(.)org/ They are a not for profit website and sell many other CD's not just census and as others have said the quality is excellent. Steve. |
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Unknown | Report | 29 Jan 2004 19:30 |
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I have used archivecdbooks and sponsored a book for £25.00 with that you can have a free cd up to the value of £20.00 and you also recieve another cd universal british directory 1791 for free. You also get 15% off any more orders of cd's. They are also very friendly for any queries. Good luck in your choice, Jo |
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