FYI findmypast.co.uk All UK census records are free this weekend [closed]

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FYI, received by e-mail from findmypast.co.uk :

"All of Findmypast's British census records (1841-1911) are completely free to access from 10:00 (BST) on 30 April until 3 May. Amazing snapshots of the past, census records can help you trace your family tree, generation by generation. "

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closed with the note: free access ended
in The Tree House by Maïlys Llavador G2G5 (5.2k points)
closed by Maïlys Llavador

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They don't seem to be though. When I try to access anything it just takes me to the page asking me to upgrade to a paid subscription
by Jonathan Crawford G2G6 Pilot (281k points)

Hi Jonathan, I don't know why this isn't working for you, it's also on their homepage www.findmypast.co.uk. Hope this will resolve. Good continuation.

Perhaps it is region restricted?

Seems not (i'm in oceania/pacifiq) and no region restriction indicated in terms & conditions, but also very unspecific ("At our discretion") indecision:

9. Free Access & Free Weekends

We may, from time to time, offer a period of free access to Records on the Site (Free Access). Where you hold a current subscription or unused credits we will send you an email to let you know when a Free Access period is about to start (Free Access Email).

We may limit Free Access to a weekend (Free Weekend), or such other time period we decide. To access Records during a Free Access period or a Free Weekend, you will need to be registered and signed in to the Site.

At our discretion, some Records may not be available during Free Access or a Free Weekend (Excluded Records). The Free Access and Free Weekend Emails will provide full detail of how your particular Subscription or Credits are affected during the Free Access or Free Weekend.

If you have purchased Credits to access Records, during a Free Access period or a Free Weekend, your Credits will not be used to access and view Records, except for Excluded Records. Access to Excluded Records will continue to require the use of your Credits.

We may remove certain product features during a Free Access period or a Free Weekend such as the ability to download Record images. Usage limits may also apply on the number of Records you may access during a Free Access period or a Free Weekend - please see further below.

I'm not sure about this but it may depend where you live, I couldn't get it either, I live in Ireland and therefore assumed it was only for those resident in UK

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