I found a researcher who will read and copy any materials at Kew for £25 per hour, which I think is very reasonable.
When I think of the cost and time involved in doing it oneself, let alone getting there, I think it's a bargain.
The copying is included in the price. In two hours she copied about 250 pages and uploaded them to a BT website where I could download them, and also produced a report of what she did. You can also pay by PayPal.
I have no connection with this person but I thoroughly recommend the service.
Anyone who would like to use this service can email Bob O'Hara.
E-mail: searcher[at]searcher-na.co.uk
Web page:
www.searcher-na.co.uk/index.htmBest wishes,
Charles