Genealogy Chat

Said I would shut up - I lied.
Thanks for the above points folks. That does actually make a difference, as I have found out quite a lot of info looking through the pages. Maybe Genes is less flexible then? Would love to know.
Jan

Am I right in assuming also that you can't look at a whole enumeration district as you can on Ancestry?

For instance I have researched the village where I live and have have looked at every image from 1841-1901

I have also seen it reported that if you view census images via GR, there is no facility to view previous (or next) page, which can mean missing out on several family members.........

Can't confirm this, as I use Ancestry

Thanks again! Have only just renewed Ancestry but might re-consider next year as all my relatives are resolutely English with a few Welsh folk for luck!
jan

One difference is GR Gold only covers England & Wales where as Ancestry also has the Scottish census.

A word of warning, if you're paying £9.95 & go on to Gold you will then be put on a 6 month contact. If you then decide to cancel Gold, you will then have to pay £9.95 every 6 months

People are always claiming that Genes do not have any census records

Friends Reunited buys 1901 census websiteBranching out: its family tree building site Genes Reunited will now offer access to official government records

Friends Reunited is building on the tremendous growth of its genealogy site Genes Reunited with the acquisition of The National Archives 1901 Census from science and technology company QinetiQ for £3.3 million.
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Genes Reunited is now owned by ITV and manages the 1901 census website on behalf of the National Archives. This may be accessed at: http://www.1901censusonline.com

Thanks! Will shut up now.

Thanks for reply - but what exactly don't you get?
Jan

OK. What is the problem with it tho? 1881 is free and we all pay for 1911 anyway. Still cheaper than ancestry or findmypast.
Jan

I have recently spoken to someone who is adamant she pays £35 a year sub to Genes, and for this gets access to all censuses, including being able to view originals. What is that all about then? Any ideas folks? If it were true wouldn't we all do the same?
Very confused!
jan