From http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/news/Open_Days.asp: > Open Days > > We are delighted to inform you that the General Register Office will > soon be holding its annual Open Days, giving you a chance to find out > more about how births, deaths and marriages certificates are produced. > > However, we don't just produce certificates and the Open Days will > provide you with the chance to go on an hour-long tour of the Office's > Smedley Hydro Site where you will: > > * view exhibitions from various General Register Office > departments and from invited external Family History organisations > * see a demonstration of the certificate production process > * attend talks relating to various subjects connected with the > office and other organisations > > The Open Days will take place on Saturday June 25, and Saturday, July > 2 2005 from 10am until 5pm. > > Please note that all places must be booked in advance. > > If you are interested in attending one of the Open Days, please > contact the Public Relations Unit on 0151 471 4530 or 0151 471 4419. > No other information available at this time. Lynne