A FAMILY history society's experiment has proved such a success that it will be repeated throughout the summer.

North Yorkshire County Council's library at Scarborough is helping people to find their way through extensive records.

Three sessions held by the East Yorkshire Family History Society earlier this year were so popular that others are planned for June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12 and November 9.

Group librarian David Fay said: "The events are aimed at anyone interested in taking their first tentative steps in family history, but don't quite know where to start. We're delighted the events have been so successful in the past, and look forward to working with the family history society.