Hi Di (Hi? :-) Later birth certs (post 1900 at least I would say) are more likely to be more accurate address wise but for 1881 it may say just the area, or street You won't know without buying the cert unfortunately What period are you interested in? Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 29/09/2013 22:24, Balloon Expedition Co. wrote: > May I ask if the birth cert gives exactly here born as opposed to just > the place ie instead of just 'Manchester" it would give born at > --------- Manchester . > > Yes I know this is a Notts site but it all clicks in to my Notts research. > Thanks > Di McKee