Debbie, The volume numbers are issued to the registers area, 8d being the area of north Manchester, If you go to the' freebmd website' (just go to google.com and search freebmd) By searching Robert Hughes in volume 8d you may find his registration in Bradford, 8c is the Tyldesley area, 6b is Chesterton, you may find that you could find the maiden name or other information without having to buy a certificate first. .j