1939 National Register??

[Torwoodlee]

We will have to agree to disagree Guy.  They didn't charge in such an elusive manner when they released the 1911 census; in this instance, they waited until the last minute to inform customers about the cost.  As I said, pensioners may struggle with these costs. 

This is my opinion and I stand by it as I'm sure you will yours.  We shall see what unfolds with regards to the register in the coming months.

Borderslass   

[Guy Etchells]

Thanks Guy so FindMyPast have confirmed then that it's not available free via libraries? I was aware that TNA will have access but I was thinking about local authority access via their libraries.


Blue

Yes FindMyPast have confirmed in their blog answers to comments.

Borderslass, if you had not used the word extortionate I would have been more inclined to agree. The price is high for some people but in line with the costs FindMyPast has to meet.
When compared to what the NHS charged they are cheap and if I had to travel to the National Archives to view the register the cost is very cheap.
I think the problem is not so much what FindMyPast is charging but that internet research has distorted people's ideas of justified charges.

Cheers
Guy

[groom]

For anyone who has registered with "Lost Cousins" and who gets their news letter, they have negotiated with FindMyPast and have a code for a 10% discount.

[MagicMirror]

I think the problem is not so much what FindMyPast is charging but that internet research has distorted people's ideas of justified charges.

Like any business Findmypast can charge whatever they think the punters will pay. I never thought that this would be included in the subscription but I was expecting the cost to be about the same as the 1911 census was when it was new.  I suspect I am not alone in this.

The 90 days time limit is a blooming cheek though.

[KGarrad]

At the end of the day, the costs are extortionate and a profit making venture for FindMyPast.

Well, there's a surprise?!

FindMyPast are a commercial company, set up to make profits!
They do NOT provide a social service.

[IMBER]

Genealogy can be expensive. Other hobbies are available. My adult kids couldn't afford to pursue it with any vigour but I, as a pensioner, can.

Imber

[Torwoodlee]

I agree MagicMirror. Additionally, I do take on board some of your constructive comments Guy. I'm of the mind that those researchers in places like Canada, Australia or America, for example, benefit as they are much more hindered by distance than we are. I appreciate your constructive debate Guy.  Borderslass 

[dawnsh]

The current Lost Cousins newsletter answers some of the questions being posed here

http://lostcousins.com/newsletters2/specialoct15news.htm

I have access to Kew, if I take a day trip, so I think I might do a reccie in a couple of weeks time, report back and possibly offer look-ups if I can get a days worth lined up.

I doubt if the info can be downloaded to a usb stick so if look-ups are feasible, you might have to make do with a transcription.

[groom]

Will RC have the same policy as it does with the 1911 census re copyright, i.e. no asking for lookups from FindMyPast?