<snip> Many years ago there was a book that acted as a directory of all sorts of things. A great deal of time before the publication deadline anyone could submit an entry of who they were, their contact details and what lines they are researching. Then, when it was published it contained sections for various bits of information, with one being a genealogists section. Are you thinking of "The Genealogical Services Directory - Family & Local History Handbook" ? If so , it's currently available (Edition 14) from www.genealogical.co.uk . I have no connection with this web site nor it's products and services . Andy