Sorry not been around much recently
Got news today that the gro have launched their own online index for births and deaths, which are transcribed from the original documents and not the indexes.
on the births it will include (where known) the mothers maiden name on all registered births from 1837 which could well help a load of people with brick walls etc.
https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/cert ... search.asp
You may well have to verify your email address etc before being ale to use the site.
ps mods if i have put this in the wrong place my apologies
Just spent an hour on the site and have found a few possible matches for my 4 missing Smiths