On Fri, 5 Mar 2004 16:56:44 -0000, you wrote: >Chris Preece asked :- > >> For the moment quality source material is not always available, but I have >> found that a second copy from LDS of the same source is sometimes helpful. >Are >> there any other ways of obtaining quality material? > >This may raise a hackle or two, but whenever I use '1837online' I take the >opportunity to download any scans which have troubled me. At effectively 10 >pence per page this is cheaper than occasional visits to my nearest Records >Office which I used to do and often the scans are of better quality; >sometimes however they look just the same. I can then edit my uploaded >files with corrections especially to any unreadable characters. I must just issue a reminder that using 1837online scans to transcribe from is a breach of their terms and conditions, and could place FreeBMD in a very difficult position legally. -- Dave Mayall