1911 census of England and Wales administrative problems continued

The seven institutions soon to launch free access to the census records are:

• Birmingham Archives & Heritage

bookable 0121 303 4549 for 30 minutes up to 3 days in advance
available from 6 October 2009

• Devon Record Office (Exeter)

bookable 01392 384253 1 hour sessions on a computer

of 200000 freebie vouchers available since 7 Sepember 2009
140000 have ben used so unlikely tobe available longer than mid October

• The National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth)

+44 (0)1970 632933 not bookable 30 minute sessions - first come first served

• Manchester Archives and Local Studies and Greater Manchester County Record Office

not available anymore because all the credits have been used up

• Norfolk Record Office

"The Norfolk Record Office is one of seven archive services in England and Wales which is offering free access to the online 1911 census, thanks to a partnership with The National Archives. As part of its commitment to broadening the availability of its records, the National Archives is funding up to a year’s worth of free access to the online 1911 census in each of the seven archives.

Access to the 1911 census is via two terminals in the Norfolk Sound Archive Listening Room. Printing will be available at a charge."

not bookable 30 minute sessions - first come first served

• Nottinghamshire Archives

"The 1911 census is now available free of charge at Nottinghamshire Archives. The census is only available for a limited time. It is available on two PCs. It is necessary to book in advance.

• You can book a one-hour slot
• You can book one hour per day
• The first slot available each day is at 9.00am
• A booking can be made one week ahead of your visit.
• To make a booking, call us on 0115 958 1634, with your name and telephone number and the day and time you would like. If the slot is not available we will try and offer an alternative as close as possible
• Further information is available on our 1911 census page."

• Tyne and Wear Archives

"Free access to the 1911 census has been hugely popular and we have been delighted at the number of people contacting us to access the census. However, this has meant that all the available slots are now fully booked and we are unable to take any more bookings at this time."

Before planning a trip, visitors are urged to contact the relevant institution to find out the when the service will be available.

The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU have unlimited access

1911 Census

Email: support@1911census.co.uk or telephone: +44 (0) 203 326 4700