It is also accessible by subscribing for 24 hours (£6.99) or 7 days (£9.99).  Occasionally, they offer a free trial and my first introduction to the database was when someone posted the information about a free trial to one of my Rootsweb lists.  If I hear of a free trial I will post to the list.  If you look at this page there is a link at the bottom for people outside the UK to request pricing: http://gale.cengage.co.uk/product-highlights/history/19th-century-british-library-newspapers.aspx I think some institutions outside the UK do also subscribe so check your local library. Regards, Joy    ________________________________ From: "repunzul@tampabay.rr.com" <repunzul@tampabay.rr.com> To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT@rootsweb.com; Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> Sent: Monday, 21 June, 2010 19:40:47 Subject: Re: [IoW] Isle of Wight Observer Joy: I live in the US - is this accessable outside of the UK? Debi Coe ---- Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> wrote: > I have recently been looking on the Gale's 19th Century British Newspapers site after a long break and I think there are new newspapers listed including the Isle of Wight Observer (1853-1900).  I don't recall it being there before.  If you are a UK resident check your local library website - you may be able to access the site free using your library card's barcode number. > > Regards, > Joy

Thank you, Joy. I would definitely like to try a free trial if one comes up. Debi Coe ---- Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> wrote: > It is also accessible by subscribing for 24 hours (£6.99) or 7 days (£9.99).  Occasionally, they offer a free trial and my first introduction to the database was when someone posted the information about a free trial to one of my Rootsweb lists.  If I hear of a free trial I will post to the list.  If you look at this page there is a link at the bottom for people outside the UK to request pricing: http://gale.cengage.co.uk/product-highlights/history/19th-century-british-library-newspapers.aspx I think some institutions outside the UK do also subscribe so check your local library. Regards, Joy    ________________________________ From: "repunzul@tampabay.rr.com" <repunzul@tampabay.rr.com> To: ISLE-OF-WIGHT@rootsweb.com; Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> Sent: Monday, 21 June, 2010 19:40:47 Subject: Re: [IoW] Isle of Wight Observer Joy: I live in the US - is this accessable outside of the UK? Debi Coe ---- Joy Langdon <joy.langdon@btopenworld.com> wrote: > I have recently been looking on the Gale's 19th Century British Newspapers site after a long break and I think there are new newspapers listed including the Isle of Wight Observer (1853-1900).  I don't recall it being there before.  If you are a UK resident check your local library website - you may be able to access the site free using your library card's barcode number. > > Regards, > Joy