20th August 2009, 02:29 PM
It is an interesting issue - does anyone know to what extent/time frame (if any)county records offices or trusts are obliged to reply to queries?
It is infinately easier to access info if at least a synopsis is online so that when info requests are sent you have some idea what a given record office has
Its a pity that there isnt a similar system to oasis set up that covers Wales, which also suffers from a lack of a national database so for info theres the 4 trusts and the Royal Commission to trawl through and often the reply is simply come down an see for yourself. This is fine if the work is paid but trying to conduct any kind of personal research your looking at a week off to go to all the offices - an impossiblilty on a short term contract
It is infinately easier to access info if at least a synopsis is online so that when info requests are sent you have some idea what a given record office has
Its a pity that there isnt a similar system to oasis set up that covers Wales, which also suffers from a lack of a national database so for info theres the 4 trusts and the Royal Commission to trawl through and often the reply is simply come down an see for yourself. This is fine if the work is paid but trying to conduct any kind of personal research your looking at a week off to go to all the offices - an impossiblilty on a short term contract