I do agree with you on the need to learn some historical background about the places and times you're researching. It makes your research more relevant and you might pick up on some items that you would have missed if you hadn't known the historical (and geographical ) context. Jeanette -----Original Message----- From: Emscote via Sent: Monday, March 16, 2015 3:25 AM To: Brad Rogers ; middlesex_county_uk@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MDX] FindMyPast Your points are valid and correct, BUT surely anyone doing historical research must learn the history of the region in which they have an interest? Otherwise how come some of the Aussies know they need to look at UK or Ireland records for their families? Indeed many Aussies have roots in different parts of Europe with no connection at all to UK or Ireland.