It is 8.10 pm here in Dumfries. I tried the direct link to the 1851 Census search page a minute or so ago. It work perfectly and has done on a few occasions this afternoon. Are you using : _http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/services/depts/comres/library/census_search.asp_ (http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/services/depts/comres/library/census_search.asp) ????? Sandy