When I started out many moons ago, the records were just getting to be on the internet and there were CDs about that various people/groups had produced. Some of the records I used to used have been 'bought' by the big boys and are no longer free or a bargain.
There is a wealth of info here https://www.familytreeforum.com/articles/home-page
But I reckon I am missing out on some really great resources, so how about everyone names up to 3 of their favourites in a post and see if anyone says the phrase 'who knew'.
these can be records, indexes, maps, directories etc etc.
I think my first 3 will be
The trade directories that are on Leicester uni still free even though Ancestry has them on their site
Got to be wills, at £1.50 they have to be a bargain, you can search on their site - or use the index from a sub site - just makes sure you find on their site and include a folio number that may or maybe not there
My last top pic is the fact that you can find the MMN on the GRO site (or also FMP) for free, no need to order the BC. Not all are there - but many many are there, you need to create an account - but no payment required for the searching:
There is a wealth of info here https://www.familytreeforum.com/articles/home-page
But I reckon I am missing out on some really great resources, so how about everyone names up to 3 of their favourites in a post and see if anyone says the phrase 'who knew'.
these can be records, indexes, maps, directories etc etc.
I think my first 3 will be
The trade directories that are on Leicester uni still free even though Ancestry has them on their site
Got to be wills, at £1.50 they have to be a bargain, you can search on their site - or use the index from a sub site - just makes sure you find on their site and include a folio number that may or maybe not there
My last top pic is the fact that you can find the MMN on the GRO site (or also FMP) for free, no need to order the BC. Not all are there - but many many are there, you need to create an account - but no payment required for the searching:
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