I understand the new history research centre in Falmer (The Keep) is due to open to the public in the coming weeks.

It is with this in mind that I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the help Mr Paul Jordan and his staff have given me these past few years when I have been researching my family history.

Their knowledge, patience and professionalism, set in the ambience of the building in which the history centre has been based, has made my research so much more pleasurable.

I look forward to seeing Paul and his staff in their new building in the not-too-distant future. I wish them all well and thank them.

Ian Steedman, St George’s Road, Worthing