Ancestry + 1911 census

[Elaine ..Spain]

I am sure this will appear in our Genealogy News section soon - just read that Ancestry have acquired the 1911 census but no indication given as to when it will appear on their website.

[Sherbertrose]

That's good news. On the few occasions I have tried to play with FMP I have never managed to get on with it!!

Sandra

[Elaine ..Spain]

From the Ancestry blog

http://blogs.ancestry.com/uk/2010/11/05/our-biggest-announcement-of-the-year-part-2/

[cwheelerparker]

Hi

To get on FMP we had to pay separately to view that census but it is very useful

Christine

[Vivienne]

Oooer, sounds like a bad move for FMP!
I had a little extra cash this year so have subscribed to both for LMA + on Ancestry & 1911+ on FMP but if Ancestry have the 1911 I will probably only use them next year! ;)

At least I won't be scratching my head wondering which to buy!;D

[Elaine ..Spain]

I have both as well Vivienne. For me the bonus of Findmypast is their ever increasing collection of parish records.

[Caroline]

This just appeared on Facebook:

The England and Wales 1911 Census is coming to www.thegenealogist.co.uk!

The 1911 Census will be available for all Diamond subscribers at no extra cost.

To get a £20 discount on Diamond subs, use the code 1911FB

[Guest]

oh blast I have only just renewed with FMP if I had know the 1911 census was coming somewhere else I wouldn't have bothered, this will probably make FMP reduce ther prices?

[Elaine ..Spain]

I think you will find it will take a while for Ancestry to get the householder images online. Initially they are going to start with the enumerator's pages - and then gradually add the householder section.

[Guest]

thanks Elaine that softens the blow a bit

[Tilly Mint]

Thanks Elaine, i think i'd rather have Ancestry, easier for me to navigate...Lol

[jenoco]

I think I'll stick with FMP - I've got used to it and they at least offer a discount. Ancestry have never offered me one and, anyway, I'm lucky enough to live close to my local library and can go there to access it.

[Uncle John]

We'll get to know the boy with the noose again, then!

[Val and George]

Reading through this thread I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has trouble navigating FMP - they don't seem as user friendly as ancestry - or is that because I subscribed to ancestry first and got used to it?

I did subscribe to the 1911 on FMP though and by the time my six months was up I had just about worked out the best way to use it.

I don't think I could live without ancestry and the LMA records though - they have been invaluable to my London lot, so if they include the 1911 eventually I shall be well pleased.