Tip 1: Civil registration certificates are crucial building blocks of an accurate family tree. It is a false economy to skimp on them.
Tip 2: Family history is, never has been, and never will be a cheap hobby.
Tip 3: There's no rush: your ancestors aren't going anywhere in a hurry.
Tip 4: At the end of every day, put all your coppers in a big jar. When it's full, that's one more certificate you can buy.
Tip 5: Don't ever be conned into spending more than the statutory £9.25 for a certificate.
Tip 6: After 1 July 1837, CofE marriage register entries are identical to marriage certificates. Some registers are available online; some have been transcribed by FreeReg; many have been filmed by the LDS.
Caroline