From 14-17 April, you’ll be able to search millions of UK, Ireland and Commonwealth records – all completely free*. Start in Britain then head off to Australia, Canada, or wherever, and spend four full days finding long-lost family all over the Commonwealth.
UK Census collection Search for ancestors across the generations using census records from 1841-1911.
Birth, marriage and death indexes Find family among the vital indexes covering England and Wales as far back as 1837.
Commonwealth records Get access to everything from Australian Electoral Rolls to Canadian Census records.
Plus much more
*Access to the records in the featured collections will start on 14 April and be free until 17 April, 2017 at 23:59 BST. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view the records in the featured collections using an Ancestry.co.uk Worldwide paid membership
All comments (24)
puppydog16
12 Apr 17#1
That's great. I have used Ancestry for my family tree which is now quite extensive, but don't want to pay for another annual subscription. I have also used FreeBMD, Family Search.org and find a grave for research which are all free.
SuffolkLad222
12 Apr 17#2
Good deal. Shame it's over holiday weekend when the weather is forecast to be good.
Cavity
12 Apr 17#3
Don't waste your money on this. Adam and Eve. 'nuff said!
markweatherill
12 Apr 17#4
Yes but then you have to ask: Isaac or Ishmael?
cossy3
12 Apr 17#5
Did you read the bit where it says FREE?
Yatty
12 Apr 17#6
Free access from our libraries at Greater Manchester. Maybe other libraries too.
MisterTIBS
12 Apr 17#7
The psychics must be needing a data update.
dribspak
12 Apr 17#8
yeah. don't waste money on this free weekend!!!
Cavity
12 Apr 17#9
Don't waste your TIME on this. Adam and Eve. 'nuff said!
Khorium
12 Apr 17#10
Cool :stuck_out_tongue:
Locknloadharry
12 Apr 17#11
Please explain 'Nuff?
Cavity
13 Apr 17#12
(facepalm)
chefjeegar
13 Apr 17#13
It's free to access from Westminster Reference Library....
Locknloadharry
13 Apr 17#14
Please explain Facepalm! Please explain 'Nuff Please explain if Adam & Eve are family or close friends. *Sighs* Thanks, much obliged.
Cavity
13 Apr 17#15
Google. You're welcome
amour3k
13 Apr 17#16
INTERESTING!, were your freebie any good/as good then?, or ..... thanx. :-)
amour3k
13 Apr 17#17
BOTH Adam and Eve are our first original Parents.
So, what's the debate?.
Other 'Family' that come after, like Abraham, Noah and the like, are extended Family that come after'?, so .....
It's allllll good though. ;-)
seatzie
14 Apr 17#18
went to do it then realised its England and Wales only so no N Ireland or Scotland
MR1123
14 Apr 17#19
There various scientific studies done to show we are all related. One was done by Oxford, one was done in Cornwall and various others I've come across so it won't be a surprise you just need to use the right keywords to find it. I didn't find it but this is an example.Your text here
Whatever differences there are between us colour, religion etc Adam and Eve are something we have in common. Btw you do realise this rules out life on other planets :wink:
petalshell9
14 Apr 17#20
What free access!! Each time I try to open a document I get the "Start a free Trial" request. Anyone else having the same problem?
saniman
15 Apr 17#21
Yes. It was ok yesterday, but I'm getting the "Start free trial" thing this morning.
saniman
15 Apr 17#22
Just phoned Ancestry....free access is working but only gives access to records and hints about records. Doesn't give access to hints about pubic ancestry member trees....which is where I was having the problem. Hope this helps...
puppydog16
15 Apr 17#23
Hi there. I did have an annual membership of Ancestry to build the family tree. I have then used free websites such as FreeBMD, Family Search and Find a Grave to add to it and also when Ancestry is free. Also i tried out FindmyPast as a free month trial. It is useful to use several sites as the searches are slightly different or they have some different archives e.g. Findmypast has details of 1939 pre war census and newspaper archives. The totally free websites probably provide less detail and searching can be more clunky but sometimes throw up details you don't expect, and they are free!!
stec77
17 Apr 17#24
Is this offer still running? It has a 14 day free trial but I thought that was a standard offer? Also link takes me to Ancestry.com and recommends going to Ancestory.co.uk?
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UK Census collection
Search for ancestors across the generations using census records from 1841-1911.
Birth, marriage and death indexes
Find family among the vital indexes covering England and Wales as far back as 1837.
Commonwealth records
Get access to everything from Australian Electoral Rolls to Canadian Census records.
Plus much more
*Access to the records in the featured collections will start on 14 April and be free until 17 April, 2017 at 23:59 BST. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view the records in the featured collections using an Ancestry.co.uk Worldwide paid membership
All comments (24)
Please explain 'Nuff
Please explain if Adam & Eve are family or close friends.
*Sighs*
Thanks, much obliged.
So, what's the debate?.
Other 'Family' that come after, like Abraham, Noah and the like, are extended Family that come after'?, so .....
It's allllll good though. ;-)
Whatever differences there are between us colour, religion etc Adam and Eve are something we have in common. Btw you do realise this rules out life on other planets :wink:
Each time I try to open a document I get the "Start a free Trial" request. Anyone else having the same problem?