How do you find a long lost friend??

[PinkFizz]

What is the best way to try and find somebody that you lost touch with a few years ago.All I have is the name,last address,but they have both drawn a blank with BT,old neighbours and Friends Reunited.Are there other ways I can try and find my friend that I haven't thought of?
Many thanks in advance.xx

[unruliejulie]

Hi Pink, do you know the city that they live in? I have a great site that i use.

[PinkFizz]

Hi Julie.I only know the old address - they probably arent even there now,but I know the old town/city,yes.

[unruliejulie]

http://www.b4usearch.com/index.cfm try this. make sure you click people at the top. I found some old friends i hadn't seen for over 10 years on here. Most people will be on here.

[mccfluff]

or 192.com, much the same kind of site

[PinkFizz]

ive tried 192.com but nothing comes up.

[Rufio]

How the hell did they get my details on that site unruliejulie gave? And how can i remove them?

[unruliejulie]

i know Rufio, scary eh?its just the electoral role though.

[PinkFizz]

i know - theyve even got my ex on there and I cant remove him!!

[shoemad]

Hi PinkFizz, have you tried Traceline, which is part of the General Register Office. You have to pay for the service and they may not manage to find your friend, but it might be worth considering.
Have a look at their website:
http://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/research/tra celine/index.asp#0
If the link doesn't work, just type 'Traceline' into google and you'll find it..
Another site which might be useful is
http://www.look4them.org.uk/

Good Luck