Whats it like in the newsgroup?
The soc.genealogy.britain newsgroup is a friendly group of people who share a common interest – family history. Some are professional genealogists or historical researchers; some are private individuals exploring theirfamily’s roots; some are just interested in the subject, or like posting historical information that bears upon genealogy, such as news snippets from century-old newspapers. The thing to remember is that although most of the group’s members are very helpful, it’s a social group for genealogists, not just a “resource”. You’re expected to give as well as take. People who haven’t done their own researches, and expect the group members to do them for them, are likely to get short shrift – but people who have explored all the alternatives and genuinely got “stuck” often post questions that lead to fascinating discussions as well as a variety of answers! So, if you’re new to the group, and have found yourself at a dead end, read on! You should find a lot of useful information h
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