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1911 census

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Julie

Julie Report 30 May 2010 09:44

I hadn`t realised that this topic had already got a thread on General Topics. It makes good reading what others have done to get value for money

Darealjolo

Darealjolo Report 29 May 2010 13:10

Am i glad i have seen this post as i was just thinking of upgrading to platinum, says if i do to pay £50 odd pound!!! i think all of the benefits i have already apart from 1911 census.

Researching:
Askew, Barnard, Carr, Coulstock, Stuckey and Waterman

MaccollFan1

MaccollFan1 Report 29 May 2010 11:32

I agree. I started with a Genes membership, then they hiked the prices. So I went with Findmypast, then THEY hiked the prices. I looked at Ancestry then run away screaming. So now I don't bother.

My local library has a Findmypast and Ancestry subscription- any lookups I need done I just go and do them for free. Or you can also try your local Latter-Day Saints - they have at least some material, and the main London Family History Centre also has free subscriptions.

Frustrated genealogists - let's make the most out of our local resources!

Researching:
Abel (Norfolk), Cobb (Suffolk), Parmenter, Dickeson, Grover, McCullagh and oh so many more...

Marion

Marion Report 29 May 2010 11:19

I totally agree - seems a con to make even more money out of us

Kay????

Kay???? Report 29 May 2010 10:48

1911 is viewable on here by buying credits.so you can use this way and still keep a basic membership,so no need to upgrage.

Julia

Julia Report 29 May 2010 09:49

When I want to find someone on the 1911, I buy £5 worth of credits from FMP. It works for me.
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark

Naomi

Naomi Report 29 May 2010 09:47

I agree! Why should we have to upgrade to view the 1911 Census!

Julie

Julie Report 29 May 2010 09:45

Am begining to feel like i`v been had. I am already a gold member. I then get a request to pay £9.95 even though my membership is valid till July and now i have to pay a further £54 to access the 1911 census. If i was a new member and paid £54 straight off i would get much better value for my money.