I used to know a Peter Amsden that was involved in the Bond Business many years ago. Any connection? Regards Mike -----Original Message----- From: Peter Amsden [mailto:amsden@btinternet.com] Sent: 29 March 2005 15:24 To: SOG-UK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SoG] Use of cameras at the National Archives, Kew. Someone raised the question recently about the the type of cameras that were allowed in the archives at Kew. I felt that the information was misleading since whilst it permitted SLRs and digital cameras, there was no mention of non-SLR cameras. I qeuried this with the Public Services Department, and the reply from the head of the department is below. I find it interesting that whilst 'beeping' is deemed annoying, they have not taken account of the noise that some SLRs make. My Nikon is enough to scare the birds away! Peter Amsden, Argyll, Scotland ASAT Productions: http://www.asat.biz Researching Amsden World Wide Outline History: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~amsden Books I have written: http://www.btinternet.com/~amsden AllExperts: http://www.allexperts.com/displayExpert.asp?Expert=38044 Never dump originals - they may be all that is left after the computer age. Reply from NA ________ You are correct that it is an oversight in out current policy, which we are currently rewriting. We permit any type of handheld still camera, providing it can be operated without flash, and without audible bleeps. The one exception to this is cameras which are contained in mobile telephones, which are not permitted in our reading rooms. I hope this answers your query. Yours sincerely Lee M. Oliver Head of Public Services Development The National Archives Kew