In answer to Ann Driscoll's question about how to find a film on the 1871 census at her local FHC: Your library should have the Alphabethical Index to the 1841-1891 Censuses for England, Wales, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. IT is fiche #6024509 and there are 5 of them. They list the place, parish/township, county and under each year, they list the film #. The 1871 census is not indexed. If you have looking for a small town, it should not be a problem - just look line by line. Hope I have helped someone. Annie